Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SRS. Refer to Disabling the SRS.
2. Remove the drivers seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT in Seats.
3. Remove driver seat belt from floor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Front.
4. Remove the LH carpet retaining sill trim molding. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the floor console, if equipped. Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Important: For the extended cab pickup only, remove the left Body side trim panel.

6. Remove the LH Kick Panel. Refer to KICK PANEL.
7. Fold back the carpet in order to access the supplemental restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the SDM harness connector.
9. Disconnect the SDM harness connector from the SDM.
10. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
11. Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle. (3).




Installation Procedure
1. Install the SDM (2) to the vehicle (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precaution.

2. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).

Tighten: Tighten fasteners to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

3. Install the SDM harness connector to the SDM.
4. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) to the SDM harness connector.
5. Position the carpet to cover the supplemental restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
6. Install the LH kick panel. Refer to LH KICK PANEL.
7. Install the floor console (if equipped), Refer to FLOOR CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
8. Install the LH carpet retaining sill trim molding. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
9. Install driver seat belt to floor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Front.
10. Install the driver seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REPLACEMENT in Seats.
11. Enable the SRS. Refer to Enabling the SRS.