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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
  2. Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  3. Remove the passenger front carpet retainer. Roll back the carpet.
  4. Remove the right side cowl trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cowl Side in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the right side insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance
    GM628375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the SDM wiring harness connector (2) on the inflatable restraint.
    7. Fig 2: Locating SDM Wiring Harness Connector
    GM628377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector (2) from the SDM (1).
    8. Fig 3: SDM Mounting Fasteners
    GM628378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
  9. Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle.
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