Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

WARNING:
- THE ACM CONTAINS THE SENSING ELEMENT AND A SAFING SENSOR WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, NEVER CONNECT ACM ELECTRICALLY TO THE SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE BATTERY IS CONNECTED.

- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

- ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 1 MINUTE BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

REMOVAL

Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install:

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove center console.

Airbag Control Module (ACM) Remove/Install:

3. Remove module mounting nuts and remove module.
4. Disconnect ACM 23-way connector.
5. Remove ACM from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect ACM connector and ensure that the connector and all locking tabs are engaged.

CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED NUTS ONLY

2. Position ACM (arrow pointing forward) in the console floor bracket, attach the nuts and tighten to 9.6 to 14 Nm (85 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install center console assembly.
4. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test for the proper procedures.