Air Bag Resistor: Service and Repair
SAFETY CANOPY BRIDGE RESISTORRemoval
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- There is only one side air curtain module bridge resistor located behind the LH C-pillar trim panel.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
2. Lower the rear LH door opening weatherstrip.
3. Remove the LH side C-pillar trim panel clips.
4. Position the LH side C-pillar trim panel out of the way.
- Pull the lower portion of the trim panel outward to release the lower tab.
- Pull the trim panel downward to release the upper tabs. Slide the trim panel down the safety belt, out of the way.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
5. Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel.
1. Pull out and release the retaining clips.
2. Pull out and release the retainer.
3. Lower the door opening weatherstrip, slide the C-pillar trim panel up, releasing the retainers and remove the C-pillar trim panel.
All vehicles without side air curtains and safety canopies
6. Disconnect and remove the side air curtain bridge resistor.
Installation
All vehicles without side air curtains and safety canopies
1. Connect and install the side air curtain module bridge resistor.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
2. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Align the LH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
3. Position the LH C-pillar trim panel.
1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal, position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
2. Align and slide down, engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
3. Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.
4. Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
5. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Install the LH side C-pillar trim panel.
- Position the trim panel, sliding the upper retainer into the sheet metal opening.
- Push in on the C-pillar trim panel at the bottom, seating the lower retaining tab.
6. Install the LH side C-pillar trim panel clips.
7. Install the rear LH door opening weatherstrip.
All vehicles
8. Repower the system.