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Driver Front Seat Module (DSM): Installation

All vehicles 

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the DSM or SCMB (front passenger seat control module) following the on-screen instructions.

    Vehicles with climate controlled seats 

  3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SCME following the on-screen instructions.

    All vehicles 

  4. Repower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
  5. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

    Operate the seat in all directions through the full range of travel to set soft stops on all memory controlled functions and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.

    Vehicles with memory steering column 

  6. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new DSM.

    Operate the steering column in all directions through the full range of travel to set the soft stops and avoid a premature stopping point occurrence after the vehicle is returned to the customer.