Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Sensing and Diagnostic Module

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Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Callout	Component Name
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 . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front seat back body panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Body Panel Replacement . Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement . Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .
1	Nut, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (Qty: 3) Tighten: 10 N.m (88 lb in)
2	Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic

Callout

Component Name

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 .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front seat back body panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Body Panel Replacement .
Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .

Nut, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 10 N.m (88 lb in)

Module Assembly, Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic