Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
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.
2. Remove the driver seat.
3. Remove the driver side door sill plate.
4. Fold back the carpet to access the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the inflatable restraint SDM wiring harness connector (2).
6. Push down the flex lock button (3) and slide the connector locking cover (4) to the open position.
7. Disconnect the SDM wiring harness connector (1) from the SDM (3).
8. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners.
9. Remove the SDM from the vehicle.
Important: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint SDM mounting studs and/or fasteners are
damaged to the extent that the SDM may no longer be properly mounted.
10. Repair the fasteners using the following procedure:
10.1.
Remove the stripped nut and discard the nut.
10.2.
Drill out the weld spots to the weld stud from the floor pan side, then remove and discard the stud.
10.3.
Condition the floor panel attaching surface where the new stud is to be installed.
10.4.
Install new weld stud GM P/N 11514463 and clamp the weld stud.
10.5.
Migweld the stud at the drilled holes from above or below the floor pan, as required.
10.6.
Apply body sealer GM P/N 9984248 around any exposed openings.
