Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Verano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove both instrument panel extensions. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Reposition the carpet and sound deadening material. Remove the adapter from the floor rear air outlet duct left side. Disconnect the electrical connector. Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Procedure Tighten down the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module by all three fasteners. Connect the electrical connectors. Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove both instrument panel extensions. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .

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

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Reposition the carpet and sound deadening material.
Remove the adapter from the floor rear air outlet duct left side.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Procedure

Tighten down the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module by all three fasteners.
Connect the electrical connectors.
Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .