Reactivation Procedure
ReactivationWARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
1. At the central junction box (CJB). located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse F2.28 (1OA) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram. Air Bag Systems
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
2. At the central junction box (CJB). located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the restraints control module (RCM) fuse F2. 19 (1OA) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual
All vehicles
3. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Battery.
Vehicles with side air curtains or safety canopies
4. NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still disconnected before continuing with the reactivation portion of this procedure.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the LH side air curtain/safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
- Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.
5. Connect the LH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles with safety canopies
6. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those made for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those made for vehicles with safety canopy modules. When installing a safety canopy module in place of a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002, C-pillar trim panels that are safety canopy module compatible must be used.
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.
7. 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.
8. Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.
Vehicles with side air curtains
9. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those built for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those built for vehicles with safety canopy modules. If replacing a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002 with a safety canopy module, a C-pillar trim panel that is safety canopy module compatible must be used.
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.
10. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
Install the LH side C-pillar trim panel clips.
11. Install the LH driver door opening weatherstrip.
Vehicles with side air curtains or safety canopies
12. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the RH side air curtain/safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.
13. Connect the RH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles with safety canopies
14. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those made for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those made for vehicles with safety canopy modules. When installing a safety canopy module in place of a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002, C-pillar trim panels that are safety canopy module compatible must be used.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Align the RH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
15. Position the RH 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.
16. Push in, seating the retainers.
Vehicles with side air curtains
17. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those built for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those built for vehicles with safety canopy modules. If replacing a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002 With a safety canopy module, a C-pillar trim panel that is safety canopy module compatible must be used.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Install the RH 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.
18. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B, and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain deployment.
Install the RH side C-pillar trim panel clips.
19. Install the rear RH door opening weatherstrip.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
20. NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still disconnected before continuing with the reactivation portion of this procedure.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
21. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
22. NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still disconnected before continuing with the reactivation portion of this procedure.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
23. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
All vehicles
24. Close the glove Compartment.
Vehicles built 03/2002 onward
After installation, The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds.
25. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
26. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
1. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
2. CAUTION The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.
3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
Vehicles built up to 03/2002
27. NOTE: Make sure the negative battery cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
28. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
1. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Slide and engage the driver air bag module electrical connector locking clip.
3. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
4. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
All vehicles
29. Install the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).
30. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
31. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tool(s) that may have been installed during the repair have been removed from the vehicle and all SRS components are connected.
32. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON. Vehicles built up to 03/2002.
33. Install the RCM fuse F2.28 (1OA) to the CJB. Vehicles built 03/2002 onward.
34. Install the RCM fuse F2.19 (1OA) to the CJB.
All vehicles
35. WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is nothing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the battery ground cable is connected.
Connect the battery ground cable.
36. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds afier the ignition switch has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the restraints control module using a scan tool.
Vehicles with side air curtains or safety canopies
37. Check the active restraints for correct operation. For additional information, refer to Seat Belt Systems See testing and inspection.