DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
First Repair
IMPORTANT: Utilize the following procedures if the SDM mounting fasteners or the SDM attachements are damaged.
IMPORTANT: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
mounting studs and /or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM can no longer be properly mounted.
Condition
The SDM mounting bracket is broken loose from the floor sheetmetal at the weld.
Repair
Migweld using the puddle weld method the spots that have broken loose. Always weld the bracket in the same spots as the original welds.
Condition
An SDM attachment nut is missing or broken.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Vehicle Damage Warnings.
Repair
Slip a loose nut (PN 11515741) under the SDM bracket. While you hold the nut in place, install the bolt (PN 11515925).
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb.in).
Condition
The ground wire nut is missing.
Repair
Drill the 8 mm (0.315 in) hole in the bracket to 12 mm (0.472 in). Tack weld a loose weld nut (PN 20530601) to the bracket in place of the missing nut.
Fasten the ground wire with the original bolt (PN 3578880).
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 6 N.m (54 lb. in).
Condition
The SDM attachment nut or ground nut is stripped.
Repair
Drill a 6.5 mm (0.256 in) hole through the weld nut. Use a new 7 mm bolt (PN 10267482) to fasten the SDM or the ground wire.
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 16 N.m (12 lb. ft).
Condition
The SDM attachment bolt or ground bolt is broken.
Repair
Use a tap, bolt remover or drill to remove the broken bolt. Drill a 6.5 mm (0.256 in) hole through the weld nut. Use a new 7 mm bolt (PN 10267482) to
fasten the SDM or the ground wire.
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 16 N.m (12 lb. ft).
