Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Air bag diagnostic unit (ADU)

WARNING: IMPROPER HANDLING OF ADU MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. READ ALL SERVICE WARNINGS BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE.

Removal
1. Follow General Procedures.
2. Remove ashtray.
3. Remove center panel trim.
4. Remove two console mounting screws (one each at lower front) and one console mounting screw at center.
5. Remove console box and remove two mounting bolts in console box.
6. Remove console.
7. Disconnect ADU connector.
8. Remove three mounting nuts.

Air Bag Diagnostic Unit (ADU):

9. Lift the ADU up and back and remove ADU from vehicle.

Note: Removing ADU may require loosening of two nuts that secure automatic shift cable housing to tunnel.

WARNING
A. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ANY AIRBAG-SRS COMPONENTS. DISASSEMBLY CAN RENDER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR AIRBAG MODULES.
B. ANY ATTEMPT TO ADAPT, RE-USE OR INSTALL AN AIRBAG MODULE OR ITS COMPONENTS IN ANOTHER VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Installation

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT ADU CONNECTOR BEFORE INSTALLING ADU SECURELY. SHOCK OF INSTALLATION OR PINCHING WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN ADU AND ITS MOUNTING POINTS CAN CAUSE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY, WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

1. Install ADU on three mounting studs. Install three nuts and torque to specification.

Tightening torque: 69 - 120 lb.in (8 - 14 N.m, 80 - 140 kg.cm)

2. Connect wiring harness connector(s) to ADU.
3. Install console and its five mounting screws and two bolts.
4. Install center panel trim.
5. Perform diagnosis. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Associated Procedures.