Caution: If any water enters the vehicle's interior up to the level of the carpet
or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and
the SDM harness connector may need to be replaced. The SDM could be activated
when powered, which could cause deployment of the air bag(s) and result
in personal injury. Before attempting these procedures, the SRS system must
be disabled. Refer to Disabling the SRS System. With the ignition OFF, inspect
the SDM mounting area, including the carpet. If any significant soaking or
evidence of significant soaking is detected, you must perform the following
tasks:
Failure to follow these tasks could result in possible air bag deployment,
personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SRS system repairs.
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:
• 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
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SRS. Refer to Disabling the SRS .
- Remove the floor console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Cut an "X" in the carpet ove the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
- Fold the carpet back to expose the SDM.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the SDM harness connector (3).
- Disconnect the SDM harness connector (3) from the SDM (2).
- Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the SDM (2) to the vehicle.
- Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
- Install the SDM harness connector (3) to the SDM (2).
- Install the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) to the SDM harness connector (3).
- Tape the cut carpet to cover the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
- Install the floor console (if equipped), Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Enable the SRS. Refer to Enabling the SRS .
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
