Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement (Encore)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (Encore)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Before applying power to the SDM, make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly Procedure If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Before applying power to the SDM, make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly
Procedure
If installing a replacement module, program the module. Refer to Control Module References .