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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Before disconnecting any part of the SRS main 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 damage or shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connectors.






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






Front Passenger's Side:
- Remove the glove box.
- Disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When disconnected, the airbag connector is automatically shorted.

3. Pull down the carpet at the slit above the SRS unit.






4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from the SRS unit.
5. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, then pull out the SRS unit from the bracket.






6. Install the new SRS unit.

NOTE: Do not reuse a torx bolt that has red threads. Replace the bolt with a new one.

7. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the SRS unit; push it into position until it clicks.
8. Put the carpet back in place.
9. Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable reel 2P connector, then reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel.
10. Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector to the SRS main harness.
11. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
12. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.