Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the SDM (2) to the vehicle.
Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
Tighten

Tighten fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

First Repair

Important: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) mounting studs and/or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM can no longer be properly mounted.
1. 2.1. Remove and discard the fastener.
2. 2.2. Use a new fastener GM P/N 10156138.
  NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
3. 2.3 Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
Tighten

Tighten fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Second Repair
1. 2.1. Remove and discard the fastener.
2. 2.2. Use a larger fastener GM P/N 10267482 with washer GM P/N 11500305.
3. 2.3. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
Tighten

Tighten fasteners to 15 N.m (134 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing SDM & Mounting Fasteners
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the SDM wiring harness connector (3) to the SDM (1).

Fig 2: Connecting SDM Wiring Harness Connector To SDM
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the connector position assurance (CPA) to the SDM wiring harness connector (2).
Position the carpet to cover the SDM then install the carpet retainer.
Install the passenger front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .

Fig 3: Installing CPA, Inflatable Restraint Sensing & SDM Wiring Harness Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.