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First Repair



IMPORTANT: The following repair procedures should only be used in the event that the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) mounting studs and for fasteners are damaged to the extent that the SDM can no longer be properly mounted.

First Repair

1. Remove and discard the fastener.
2. Use a new fastener GM P/N 10156138.
3. Install the SDM mounting fasteners (1).
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb. in). Refer to Fastener Notice in Vehicle Damage Warnings.