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.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement Console Replacement.
3. Remove the automatic transmission shift control, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement Transmission Control Replacement.
4. Remove the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement Parking Brake Lever Replacement.
5. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module nuts.
6. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module wire harness connector.




7. Remove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module.

Installation Procedure




1. Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module.
3. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module wire harness connector.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module nuts.

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

5. Install the automatic transmission shift control, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement Transmission Control Replacement.
6. Install the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement Parking Brake Lever Replacement.
7. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement Console Replacement.

Note: The AIR BAG indicator may remain ON after the SDM has been replaced. DTC B1001 may set requiring the SDM part number to be set in multiple modules. If the indicator remains ON after enabling the SIR system, perform the diagnostic system check and follow the steps thoroughly to ensure that the SDM is set properly. Refer to Control Module References Programming and Relearning.

8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
9. Program the inflatable restraint sensing module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References Programming and Relearning.