Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, and 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. For 2002, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove passenger's front seat. Remove kick panel/sill plate. Lift carpet and insulation. Remove CPA clip and disconnect Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) harness connector. Remove SDM mounting bolts. Remove SDM from vehicle. See Fig 1 .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten SDM bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Ensure arrow on module is pointing toward front of vehicle. Activate air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.