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Wiring diagrams Section: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM

SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

SIR COIL ASSEMBLY

AIR BAG MODULES

KNEE BOLSTERS

CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

SPECIAL TOOLS

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM

DISABLING SYSTEM

ACTIVATING SYSTEM

POST-COLLISION INSPECTION

CENTERING COIL ASSEMBLY

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Installation

Removal

TESTING - SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

DIAGNOSIS & TESTING

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

SCAN TOOL DIAGNOSTICS

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Perform SIR System Diagnostic Check

Refer to Proper Diagnostic Chart

Repeat SIR Diagnostic System Check

TESTING - DIAGNOSTIC

SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

Circuit Description

Diagnostic Chart Step References

Conditions For Setting DTC

Action Taken

Conditions For Clearing DTC

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B1071: INTERNAL SDM FAILURE

WIRE REPAIR

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Installation Chevrolet Malibu V

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System

Installation

Mount SDM on vehicle, ensuring arrow is pointing toward front of vehicle. Install SDM fasteners and tighten to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). Reconnect SDM connector and CPA clip.
Position insulation and carpet over SDM. Reinstall right-front seat and carpet retainer. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/chevrolet/malibu/v-1996-2000/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__disabling-activating-air-bag-system) . Check system for proper operation. See «TESTING - SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/chevrolet/malibu/v-1996-2000/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__testing-system-operation-check) .