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Removal Procedure

    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 in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1  and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  2. Remove the floor console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Full Length (Auto Trans)) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Non-Full Length) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Full-Length (Manual Trans)) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Cut an "X" in the carpet over the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  4. Fold the carpet back to expose the SDM.
    5. Fig 1: Locating SDM harness connector Components
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  5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the SDM harness connector (3).
  6. Disconnect the SDM harness connector (3) from the SDM (2).
  7. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
  8. Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle.
    9. IMPORTANT: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) mounting studs and/or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM may no longer be properly mounted.
  9. Repair the fasteners using the following procedure:
    1. Remove the stripped nut and discard the nut.
    2. Drill out the weld spots to the weld stud from the floor pan side, then remove and discard the stud.
    3. Condition the floor panel attaching surface where the new stud is to be installed.
    4. Install new weld stud GM P/N 115115602 and clamp the weld stud.
    5. Migweld the stud at the drilled holes from above or below the floor pan (as required).
    6. Apply body sealer GM P/N 9984248 around any exposed openings.
    7. Install a new fastener GM P/N 11515933.
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