Installation Procedure
- Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface
- Position the SDM horizontally on the mounting surface
- Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle
- Tighten all of the SDM fasteners and SDM bracket fasteners to the specified torque value
- Install the SDM with the arrow pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
- Install the SDM mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the SDM mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
- Connect the SDM electrical connector.
- Install the connector position assurance lock.
- Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Special Tool Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Be careful when you handle a sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Do not strike or jolt the SDM. Before applying power to the SDM:
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SRS system repairs.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SRS system repairs.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.