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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. 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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    CAUTION: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
    CAUTION: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause airbag deployment and result in personal injury.
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the floor console trim bezel. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) or Front Floor Console Replacement (Hatchback) .
  3. Remove the connector position assurance lock, which is tethered to the SDM connector.
  4. Disconnect the SDM electrical connector (2).
  5. Remove the SDM mounting bolts (1).
  6. Remove the SDM (3).
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