Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Repair of Mounting Studs and/or Bracket
First Repair
IMPORTANT
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The following procedures should be utilized in the event that Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) mounting holes or fasteners are damaged
to the extent that the SDM can no longer he properly mounted.
FIRST REPAIR
1. Remove stripped fastener and discard.
2. Attach SDM with new fastener GM P/N 10267482.
TIGHTEN
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Fastener to 5.0 N.m (44 lb. in.).
Second Repair
IMPORTANT
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The following procedures should be utilized in the event that Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) mounting holes or fasteners are damaged
to the extent that the SDM can no longer he properly mounted.
SECOND REPAIR
1. Remove stripped fastener and discard.
2. Enlarge hole in floor pan to 10 mm.
3. Install riv-nut GM P/N 10237960, air tool is recommended.
4. Attach SDM with new fastener GM P/N 3538573.
TIGHTEN
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Fastener to 5.0 N.m (44 lb. in.).
Use hand tools only to achieve fastener torque. This will prevent stripping of the replacement fastener.
