GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The replacement of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will require that the SDM part number be relearned by other modules such as the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the powertrain control module (PCM). The following procedures are designed to setup the SDM correctly and must be performed.

Important: The Air Bag indicator may illuminate and DTC B1001 may set during the IPC reprogramming procedure.

  1. Use the Tech 2 and perform the setup SDM serial number in IPC procedure under the IPC SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
  2. Clear any DTC.
  3. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.