Airbag Control Module J234

Airbag Control Module J234

Removing

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

- Turn the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition switched on.

- Remove center console. Refer to => [ Center Console ] Center Console.

- Remove the bracket for the center console. Refer to => [ Center Console Bracket ] Center Console Bracket.

- Remove the rear air channel.






Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Fold the floor covering on the airbag control module back, and cut the floor covering open along the floor covering if you need to.

- Slide the retainer - 7 - on the connector in the direction of the - arrow -.

- Press the release button - 6 -, opening the retainer - 5 - on the connector and remove the electrical connector - 4 -.

- Remove the nuts - 1 through 3 - and remove the airbag control module - A - from the threaded pins.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery GND cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erase it and check it again using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

• After replacing the airbag control module (J234) , it must be coded using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

• The airbag control module is grounded via the housing with the body.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Airbag Control Module J234 Assembly Overview ] Airbag Control Module J234 Assembly Overview.