SLX V6-3.2L SOHC (1996)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING:
DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES, BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING SDM. NEVER STRIKE OR JAR SDM. UNDER SOME
CIRCUMSTANCES, IT COULD CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). SDM MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS MUST BE CAREFULLY TORQUED TO ASSURE
PROPER OPERATION. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.THE SDM
COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
PROPER OPERATION OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) REQUIRES THE SDM TO BE RIGIDLY ATTACHED
TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND THAT THE ARROW ON THE SENSOR BE POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE
VEHICLE.
SDM (Sensing And Diagnostic Module) is specifically calibrated and is keyed to the SDM location SRS wiring harness. Caution should be used to
ensure proper location of the SDM. The keying of the SDM to its location and wiring harness connectors should never be modified in the field.
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming).
2. Remove the transmission knob (for M/T) and transfer lever knob.
3. Remove the front console assembly and disconnect wiring harness connector.
4. Pull CPA (Connector Position Assurance) out and push connector lock down to disconnect the SDM harness connector.
5. Remove the three SDM fixing bolts and remove SDM.
