SDM Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Disable air bag system referring to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove rear center console box (2) and front center console box (1) by removing screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear And Front Center Console Box
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Disconnect SDM connector (1) from SDM (2).
Remove SDM (2) from vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying SDM & Connector
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