Regal V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
WARNING: The diagnostic energy reserve module or sensing and diagnostic module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause
air bag deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system
during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Disarm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
2. Remove right front seat assembly.
3. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA), then disconnect SDM electrical connector.
4. Remove SDM attaching bolts, then the SDM from bracket.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install SDM with arrow pointed toward front of vehicle.
b. After completing installation, rearm system as described in Air Bag System Disarming & Arming.
c. Turn ignition switch to On position and verify that the AIR BAG or SIR warning lamp flashes seven to nine times and then turns off. If lamp
does not respond as specified, refer to System Diagnosis.
