Repair of Mounting Studs and/or Bracket

Important
^ The following procedures should be utilized in the event that the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) mounting fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM can no longer be properly mounted.

Condition:
The SDM mounting bracket is broken loose from the floor sheet metal at weld.

Repair:
Mig weld by puddle welding spot or spots that have broken loose. Always weld bracket in same spot(s) as original weld(s).

Condition:
An SDM attachment nut is missing or broken.

Repair:
Slip a loose nut (P/N 11515741) under the SDM bracket. While holding the nut in place, install bolt (P/N 11515925).

Tighten
Fasteners to 11 N.m (98 lb. in.).

Condition:
The ground wire nut is missing.

Repair:
Drill the 8.0 mm hole in the bracket to 12.0 mm. Tack weld a loose weld nut (P/N 20530601) to the bracket in place of the missing nut. Fasten the ground wire with the original bolt (P/N 3578880).

Tighten
Fastener to 6.0 N.m (54 lb. in.).

Condition:
The SDM attachment nut or ground nut is stripped.

Repair:
Drill a 6.5 mm hole through the weld nut. Use a new 7.0 mm bolt (P/N 10267482) to fasten the SDM or the ground wire.

Tighten
Fastener to 16.0 N.m (12 lb. ft.).

Condition:
The SDM attachment bolt or ground bolt is broken.

Repair:
Use a tap, bolt remover or drill to remove the broken bolt. Drill a 6.5 mm hole through the weld nut. Use a new 7.0 mm bolt (P/N 10267482) to fasten the SDM or the ground wire.

Tighten
^ Fastener to 16.0 N.m (12 lb. ft.).

Tighten
Fasteners to 11 N.m (98 lb. in.).
Fastener to 6.0 N.m (54 lb. in.).
Fastener to 16.0 N.m (12 lb. ft.).
Fastener to 16.0 N.m (12 lb. ft.).