Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

SDM Removal And Installation

WARNING:
During service procedures, be careful when handling a SDM.
Be sure to read Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury, death or inactivation of air bag system when necessary.

Removal
1. Disable air bag system.
2. Remove floor console rear.
3. Turn over floor carpet.
4. Disconnect SDM connector.
5. Remove SDM bolt (2).
6. Remove SDM (1).






Installation
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.
- Check that none of the following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, scratch, deformity on mating surface of vehicle body where SDM is mounted.
- Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body where SDM is mounted.

- Ensure that arrow (3) on SDM is pointing toward front of vehicle.
- Tighten SDM bolt (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
SDM bolt (a): 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)






- Enable air bag system.