Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 .
- Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
- Remove the front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
- Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the quarter lower trim as needed. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower in Interior Trim.
- Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers which position the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
- Roll back the carpet to expose the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the wiring harness connector of the SDM.
- Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector.
- Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
- Remove the SDM (2) from the floor pan (3).