Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

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Fig 1: Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
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. WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front floor lower console. Refer to Front Floor Lower Console Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 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:

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.

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front floor lower console. Refer to Front Floor Lower Console Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

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