Advanced Air Bag

SDM Removal and Installation

WARNING: Be sure to read Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting it may result in personal injury or inactivation of the air bag system when necessary.

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system referring to Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
3. Remove console rear panel referring to Console Box Components.
4. Disconnect SDM connector (1) from SDM (2).







5. Remove SDM (1) from vehicle.







Installation
1. Check that none of the following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body where SDM is mounted.
- Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body where SDM is mounted.

2. Install SDM (2) to vehicle.

CAUTION: Ensure that arrow on the SDM is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Tighten SDM bolts (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
SDM bolt (a): 6 N.m (0.6 Kg-m, 4.5 lbf-ft)







4. Connect SDM connector (1) to SDM (2) securely.







5. Install console rear panel.
6. Enable air bag system referring to Enabling Air Bag System: Advanced Air Bag.
7. Connect negative (-) cable at battery.