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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable SIR system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove drivers seat.
  2. Remove carpet retaining sill trim molding. Fold back carpet to access inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  3. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) from inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector (2). See Fig 1 . Push down flex lock button (3) and slide connector locking cover (4) to open position. See Fig 1 .
  4. Disconnect SDM wiring harness connector (2) from SDM (4). Remove SDM mounting fasteners (1). See Fig 2 . Remove SDM (4) from vehicle
Fig 1: Identifying Sensing Diagnostic Module Components
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Fig 2: Identifying Sensing Diagnostic Module Mounting Points
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