Removal and Replacement

WARNING: During service procedure be very careful when handling Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Be sure to read SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and HANDLING PRECAUTIONS before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal Injury or undeployment of air bag when necessary.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disable air system. Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
3. Remove console box extension.
4. Remove 4 bolts and steering support member lower brace.




5. Disconnect SDM connector from SDM.

CAUTION: As this connector has a connector lock lever, refer to the left figure for its removal procedure.

6. Remove SDM and SDM bracket from vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Check the none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body mounted on SDM bracket.
- Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body mounted on SDM bracket.
- Loosened GND screw.

2. Install SDM bracket and SDM to vehicle.

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

3. Tighten SDM and SDM bracket screws to specified torque.

Tightening torque
(a): 6 Nm (0.6 kg.m, 4.5 lb.ft)




4. Connect SDM connector to SDM and be sure to lock each connector with lock lever.

CAUTION As this connector has a connector lock lever, refer to the left figure for its Installation procedure.




5. Install steering support member lower brace.
6. Install console box extension.
7. Connect negative cable to battery.
8. Enable air bag system. Refer to ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM.