Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

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 with the arrow facing toward the front of the vehicle. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
3. Remove the right side, center pillar, lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
5. Reposition the front and rear door weather-strips as required.
6. Lift up the carpet to access the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the connector to the SDM.




8. Disconnect the connector from the SDM.




9. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
10. Remove the SDM (2) from the floor pan (3).

Installation Procedure

1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.




2. Install the SDM (2) horizontally to the vehicle (3).
3. Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).

Tighten the fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Connect the connector to the SDM.




6. Install the CPA to the SDM connector.
7. Position the carpet to cover the SDM.
8. Reposition the front and rear door weather-strips as required.
9. Install the center pillar, lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
11. Install the passenger front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket).
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
13. If you replaced the SDM, Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for programming and setup information.