Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

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

Fig 1: Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module

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 . Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fastener (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly TIP: 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 .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

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