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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Do not strike or jolt the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS). Before applying power to the SIS make sure that it is securely fastened. Failure to observe the correct installation procedures could cause SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
    3. IMPORTANT: The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) (4) is shown with the carpet removed for illustration purposes only. Removal of the front carpet or the front seats is not necessary to service the SDM (4).
    Fig 1: Identifying SDM To Transmission Tunnel Retaining Nuts
    GM1959111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the SDM electrical connectors (1) and (2) from the SDM (4).
  4. Remove the SDM to transmission tunnel retaining nuts (5).
  5. Disconnect the SDM earth strap bolt (3).
  6. Remove the SDM (4).
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