Removal and Replacement

WARNING: During service procedures, be very careful when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
- Never strike or jar the SDM.
- Never power up the air bag system when the SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued to ensure proper operation of the air bag system. The SDM could be activated when powered while not rigidly attached to the vehicle which could cause deployment and result in personal injury.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system.
3. Remove center console.




4. Disconnect SDM connector from SDM.
Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) first and then disconnect connector while pushing connector lock.
5. Remove SDM from vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Handle SDM carefully so that no impact is applied to it.
- Store SDM in a clean, dry area.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Proper operation of the SDM requires the SDM be rigidly attached to the vehicle structure.




1. Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, scratch, deformity in SDM bracket
- Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of SDM bracket with SDM
- Loosened SDM bracket bolts

NOTE: When retightening, check that bolt thread is free from corrosion and rust. If any, replace.

2. Install SDM bracket to vehicle.




3. Install SDM to SDM bracket.
4. Connect SDM connector to SDM and install CPA to connector securely.
5. Install center console.
6. Connect negative cable to battery.
7. Enable air bag system.