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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 934648 Size: SH
  3. Remove the retainers from the connector position assurance (CPA) and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the nuts and remove the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 934648 Size: SH
  1. Remove any dirt, grease, or other contaminants from the mounting surface.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the SDM to the vehicle with the nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  3. Install the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  5. Refer to Control Module References for inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module programming and setup information.