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Seat Belt Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System under Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

2. Remove the center console (1). Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

3. Release the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module (SDM) harness connector Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) by pushing in the locking tab (3).

4. Disconnect the SDM harness connector (5) from the SDM (1).

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5. Remove the fasteners (1) from the SDM.

6. Remove the SDM from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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1. Install the SDM to the vehicle. Ensure that the arrow on the SDM points toward the front of the vehicle.

2. Install the fasteners to the SDM.

TIGHTEN

Use only hand tools to tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precations.

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3. Install the SDM harness connector (5).

4. Engage and lock the SDM Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4).

5. Install the center console (1). Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System under Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

IMPORTANT: A replacement inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module (SDM) must be programmed for use in the vehicle using a Scan Tool scan tool. Depending on the vehicle model year and options, the SDM may be programmed for one of the two following configurations:

1. Driver & Pass-If the vehicle is equipped with frontal air bags and seat belt buckle pretensioners.

2. Driver Pass & Side-If the vehicle is equipped with frontal air bags, side air bags and seat belt buckle pretensioners.

To program the replacement SDM, select the Programming option from the Supplemental inflatable Restraint menu on the scan tool. Choose the correct configuration when prompted by the scan tool.

THE SDM MAY ONLY BE PROGRAMMED ONCE. It is NOT reprogrammable