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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the passenger front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET .
  3. Remove the passenger front carpet retainer, then roll back the carpet.
  4. Push the locking tab and release the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector (2).
    Fig 1: Removing CPA, Inflatable Restraint Sensing & SDM Wiring Harness Connector
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  5. Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector (3) from the SDM (1).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting SDM Wiring Harness Connector From SDM
    G01814797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
  7. Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing SDM & Mounting Fasteners
    G01814798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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