Inflatable Restraint Sensing & Diagnostic Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Sensing & Diagnostic Module & Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement . Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement . Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (SKY) or Front Floor Console Replacement (Solstice) .
1	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 10 N.m (88 lb in)
2	Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly 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. Procedure: Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement .
Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (SKY) or Front Floor Console Replacement (Solstice) .

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Nut (Qty: 3)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 10 N.m (88 lb in)

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Assembly

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.

Procedure:
Program the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module after replacement. Refer to Control Module References .