Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors.
- During installation or replacement, do not bump (impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS unit.
- Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.
- Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no serviceable parts.
- Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
- Do not use any SRS unit which has been subjected to water or shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset button.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnect the airbag connectors:

NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is automatically shorted.

Driver's Side Access Panel:

Driver's Side
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel.

Front Passenger's Side Connectors:

Front Passenger's Side
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.

SRS Unit / Right Side Cover:

4. Remove the right side cover from the SRS unit.

SRS Unit / Left Side Cover:

5. Remove the left side cover from the SRS unit, then disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from the SRS unit.
6. Remove the Torx bolts from the SRS unit, then pull out the SRS unit from the passenger 5 side.

CAUTION
- Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.
- When tightening the Torx bolts to the specified torque after replacement, be careful to turn them in so that their heads rest squarely on the brackets.

SRS Unit:

7. Install the new SRS unit.

SRS Unit / Connectors:

8. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the SRS unit, then push it into position until it clicks.
9. Install the SRS unit covers (right and left).

NOTE: Make sure the covers snap together in the middle.

10. Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable reel 2P connector, then reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel.
11. Reconnect the front passenger's airbag 2P connector to the SRS main harness, then reinstall the glove box.
12. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
13. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
14. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.