Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
- Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
- Remove the passenger front carpet retainer, then roll back the carpet.
- Push the locking tab and release the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector (2).
- Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector (3) from the SDM (1).
- Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Before applying power to the SDM, make sure that it is securely fastened with the arrow facing toward the front of the vehicle. Failure to observe the correct installation procedure could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.