Service Procedure
CTSRemoval
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Push in and pull up on the front of the rear seat cushion.
5. Lift up and out on the seat cushion.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle.
7. Locate the right rear fuse center (1) under the rear seat, and then remove the fuse center top cover.
Important:
With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
8. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the right rear fuse center.
9. Remove the shifter trim cover (1).
10. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the shifter trim cover (1).
11. Remove the console side trim panels (1) from the console.
12. Remove the 6 screws (1) securing the console to the floor.
13. Remove the console from the vehicle.
14. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the wiring harness connector (2) to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
15. Push the flex lock button (3) down and move the sliding connector locking cover (4) to the OPEN position.
Important:
The SDM is shown with the carpet removed for illustration purposes only. Removal of the front carpet or the front seats is not necessary to service the SDM.
16. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the SDM (1).
17. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
18. Remove the SDM from the console floor.
Installation
1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.
2. Install the SDM (1) horizontally to the console floor.
3. Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle.
4. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the SDM.
6. Push the flex lock button (3) down and move the sliding connector locking lever cover (4) to the CLOSE position.
7. Install the CPA (1) to the wiring harness connector (2) to the inflatable restraint SDM.
8. Position the console on the floor of the vehicle.
9. Install the screws (1) securing the console to the floor.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
10. Install the console side trim panels (1) to the console.
11. Install the shift indicator lamp electrical connector (2).
12. Install the shifter trim cover (1).
13. Install the driver and the passenger seats to the original position.
14. Install the SIR fuse into the right rear fuse center (1).
15. Install the right rear fuse center cover.
16. Install the rear seat cushion into the vehicle.
17. Engage the center wire hook, on the back of the seat cushion, under the seat back frame.
18. Position the rear seat buckles in the slots of the rear seat cushion.
19. Push down and rearward to seat the rear seat cushion into the latches in the number 4 bar.
Important:
Pull up on the front of the rear seat cushion to ensure that the cushion is secure.
20. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
21. Update the SDM Primary Key number in the DIM using the following steps:
A. Connect the Tech 2 and build the vehicle.
B. Select Body Control Module.
C. Select Dash Integration Module.
D. Select Special Functions.
E. Select Set Up SDM Serial Number in DIM.
F. Clear any codes.
G. Turn off and disconnect the Tech 2.
22. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then to the ON position. The AIR BAG indicator will flash and then turn off.
23. Perform the SIR diagnostic system check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described.
SRX
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Adjust the right rear seat to the rear of the vehicle.
5. Remove the right rear sill plate.
6. Pull the carpet away from under the right side of the rear seat.
7. When the carpet is pulled away from the rear seat, the right rear fuse center (1) will be exposed, then remove the fuse center top cover.
Important:
With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
8. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the right rear fuse center.
9. Pry the rear of the shifter trim plate up with a blunt tool to release the trim from the console.
10. Pull upward on the trim plate.
11. Disconnect the traction control electrical connector.
12. Remove the trim plate.
13. Remove the 6 screws (1) securing the console to the floor.
14. Disconnect the right and left console harness connectors (1)
15. Remove the console from the vehicle.
16. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the wiring harness connector (2) to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
17. Push the flex lock button (3) down and move the sliding connector locking cover (4) to the OPEN position.
Important:
The SDM is shown with the carpet removed for illustration purposes only. Removal of the front carpet or the front seats is not necessary to service the SDM.
18. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the SDM (1).
19. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
20. Remove the SDM from the console floor.
Installation
1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other impurities from the mounting surface.
2. Install the SDM (1) horizontally to the console floor.
3. Point the arrow on the 5DM toward the front of the vehicle.
4. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (2).
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the SDM.
6. Push the flex lock button (3) down and move the sliding connector locking cover (4) to the CLOSE position.
7. Install the CPA (1) to the wiring harness connector (2) to the inflatable restraint SDM.
8. Position the console on the floor of the vehicle.
9. Connect the right and left console harness connectors (1).
10. Install the screws (1) securing the console to the floor.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
11. Connect the traction control electrical connector.
12. Install the trim plate to the console with the front tabs.
13. Push down on the rear of the trim plate to lock it into the console.
14. Install the driver and the passenger seats to the original position.
15. Install the SIR fuse into the right rear fuse center (1).
16. Install the right rear fuse center cover.
17. Position the carpet back under the right rear seat.
18. Install the right rear sill plate.
19. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The AIR BAG indicator will flash and then turn OFF.
20. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described.