Workshop Manual

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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damaged, replace them. The steering column and wheel
must be dimensionally checked to determine if they are
damaged. Refer to in this Section 9J–3 of this manual.
Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. This does not
include remanufactured parts purchased from an
authorized Retailer; they may be used for SRS repairs.
Do not attempt to repair the SDM, the SRS harness, the
SRS coil assembly, the air bag assembly, the steering
wheel, or the steering column. Service of these items is
replacement only. Verify replacement part numbers.
CAUTION: Proper operation of the SDM and
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) requires that
any repairs to the vehicle structure return it to its
original production configuration.
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
Service Precautions
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.
WARNING: 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 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.
Removal
1.Disable the SRS. (Refer to “Disable the SRS” in this
manual)
2.Remove dressing panel around the radio and
disconnect cigar lighter harness.
3.Remove the transfer sift lever knob.
4.Remove the center console.
5.Remove three connector from PCM.
6.Remove PCM with bracket.(Fixed four bolts)
7.Remove right side stay between instrument panel
and floor.
8.Remove driver and passenger seat.
9.Turn over carpet to rear side.
10.Remove air conditioning duct for rear seat.
(Transform the duct during removing it)
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11.Pull CPA (1) (Connector Position Assurance–red
color) out and push connector lock down to
disconnect the SDM harness connector (2).
12.Remove the three SDM fixing bolts (4) and remove
SDM (3).
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