Disabling the SIR System

Document ID: 192733

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the IP fuse block.

Important: With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON
position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation, and
does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

5. Remove the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel

Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
6. Remove the knee bolster (if equipped). Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in
Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

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7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way
connector located at the base of the steering column.
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8. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering
column.
9. Open the IP compartment door, lift stop and allow door to fully open.

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10. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-
way connector located behind the glove box.
11. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.

Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side

Document ID: 469039

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the screws that retain the data link connector (DLC) to the instrument
panel sound insulator.

Feed the DLC lines through the hole in the sound insulator.

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2. Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the knee
bolster and the cowl panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the remote control door lock receiver
module.
4. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module from the instrument panel
sound insulator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the remote control door lock receiver module to the instrument panel
sound insulator.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the remote door lock receiver module.
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3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings
affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener.
Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners
in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the screw that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the cowl
panel.

Tighten

Tighten the screw to 1.9 N-m (17 lb in).

4. Install the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the knee
bolster.

Tighten

Tighten the screws to 1.9 N-m (17 lb in).

5. Feed the DLC through the hole in the instrument panel sound insulator.
6. Install the screws that retain the DLC to the instrument panel sound insulator.

Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2.4 N-m (21 lb in).

Enabling the SIR System

Document ID: 192734

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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2. Connect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.
3. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the passenger yellow 2-way
connector located behind the glove box.
4. Close the IP compartment door.

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5. Connect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering
column.
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6. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the driver yellow 2-way
connector located at the base of the steering column.
7. Install the knee bolster (if equipped). Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in
Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
8. Install the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel
Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
9. Install the SIR Fuse to the IP fuse block.
10. Staying well away from both air bags, turn the ignition switch to the RUN
position.
1. The AIR BAG warning lamp will flash seven times.
2. The AIR BAG warning lamp will then turn OFF.
11. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning lamp does
not operate as described.

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement

Document ID: 192736

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Do not
strike or jolt the SDM. Before applying power to the SDM:

 Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface

 Position the SDM horizontally on the mounting surface
  Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle
 Tighten all of the SDM fasteners and SDM bracket fasteners to the specified
torque value

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury,
or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Caution: If any water enters the vehicle's interior up to the level of the carpet or higher
and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the SDM harness
connector may need to be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which
could cause deployment of the air bag(s) and result in personal injury. Before
attempting these procedures, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to Disabling the
SIR System.
With the ignition OFF, inspect the SDM mounting area, including the carpet. If any
significant soaking or evidence of significant soaking is detected, you must perform the
following tasks:

1. Remove all water.

2. Repair the water damage.
3. Replace the SDM harness connector.
4. Replace the SDM.

Failure to follow these tasks could result in possible air bag deployment, personal
injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR .
2. Remove the drivers seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement in
Seats.
3. Remove driver seat belt from floor. Refer to the Seat Belt Replacement - Driver
in Seat Belts.
4. Remove the carpet retaining sill trim molding - LH. Refer to Sill Trim Plate
Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the floor console (if equipped). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement in Instrumenet Panel, Gauges and Console.

Important: Remove the left body side trim panel for extended cab pickup.

6. Remove the LH Kick Panel.

7. Fold back the carpet to access the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).
8. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the SDM harness
connector.
 9. Disconnect the SDM harness connector from the SDM.

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10. Remove the SDM mounting fasteners (1).

11. Remove the SDM (2) from the vehicle (3).

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the SDM (2) to the vehicle (3).

2. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).

Tighten

Tighten fasteners to 12 N-m (106 lb in).

 Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings
affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener.
Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners
in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the SDM harness connector to the SDM.

4. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the SDM harness connector.
5. Position the carpet to cover the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).

Important: Install the left body side trim panel for extended cab pickup.

6. Install the LH Kick Panel.

7. Install the floor console (if equipped). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
8. Install the carpet retaining sill trim molding — LH, Refer to Sill Trim Plate
Replacement in Interior Trim.
9. Install driver seat belt to floor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver in Seat
Belts .
10. Install the driver seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement in Seats.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Document ID: 186781

Removal Procedure
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1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in

Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
2. Remove the fasteners (5) (4) that retain the inflatable restraint IP module to the
instrument panel (3).
3. Remove the inflatable restraint module (2) from the instrument panel (3).
4. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under
warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention
period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling, Shipping, and Scrapping in SIR .

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the inflatable restraint IP module (2) to the instrument panel (3).
 Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings
affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener.
Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners
in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the fasteners (4) (5) that retain inflatable restraint IP module (2) to the
instrument panel (3).

Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 8.0 N-m (70 lb in).

3. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in

Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement

Document ID: 192742

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before
applying power to a sensor:

 Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.

 Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
 Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
 Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified
torque value.

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury,
or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Removal Procedure
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1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR .
2. Remove off road skid plate if equipped.
3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint
front end discriminating sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness
connector from the sensor.

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5. Drill out the mounting rivets.

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6. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor from the vehicle.

Important: The following procedures should be utilized in the event that sensor
mounting holes or fasteners are damaged to the extent that the sensor can no longer be
properly mounted.

 First Fastener Repair

1. Remove and discard the improperly installed rivet.
2. Reattach sensor with new rivet.
 Second Fastener Repair
1. Remove the improperly installed rivet.
2. Enlarge the mounting holes in the lower radiator support to 9.0 mm
(0.35 in).
3. Insert and properly seat rivnut GM P/N 15715058

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement

fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners
requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking
compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use
paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint
surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint
clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening
sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid
damage to parts and systems.

4. Install sensor with screw.

Tighten
 Tighten fasteners to 8.0 N-m (71 lb in).

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor to the lower
radiator support surface make sure the arrow is pointing toward the front of the
vehicle.

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2. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor mounting rivets
(P/N 15715058).
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3. Connect the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor harness

connector to the sensor.
4. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the inflatable restraint front
end discriminating sensor harness connector.
5. Install the off road skid plate in equipped.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR .

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Switch Replacement

Document ID: 186785

Removal Procedure
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1. Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint

(SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following
conditions:
o Air bag deployment

o Personal injury

o Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

o Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are

performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
o If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR
wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR .

2. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the switch from the instrument panel.
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3. Remove the switch from the instrument panel.

4. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.

Installation Procedure

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1. Connect the electrical connections, as needed.

2. Install the switch to the instrument panel by firmly pressing the switch into
place.
3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR .