Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- Handling the SAS control module or air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. Air Bag System Service Warnings Air Bag System Service Cautions
- If the connector is connected and the switch the ignition to ON with the SAS control module not secured completely using the installation nuts, the SAS control module may detect a degree of impact even when something contacts it lightly, deploying the air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt accidentally.
- If the DSC sensor initialization procedure is not completed, it could result in an unexpected accident due to the DSC being inoperative. Therefore, after the SAS control module is replaced, always perform the DSC sensor initialization procedure to ensure proper DSC operation.

CAUTION:
- When replacing the SAS control module, always perform the configuration procedure before removing the SAS control module. If the configuration is not performed and the SAS control module is removed, DTC B2477 will be displayed.

1. Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it. Testing and Inspection

2. Switch the ignition to off.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel Upper Panel Removal/Installation

b. Shift lever knob (MTX) Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [G35M-R] Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [G66M-R]

c. Selector lever knob (ATX) Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

d. Shift panel Shift Panel Removal/Installation

e. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

f. Console Console Removal/Installation

5. Partially peel back the floor covering.






6. Disconnect the connectors.

7. Remove the bolts.

8. Remove the SAS control module.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SAS Control Module Installation Note.)

10. Switch the ignition to ON.

11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. Standard Deployment Control System Two-Step Deployment Control System

12. After installation, perform the DSC sensor initialization procedure. Programming and Relearning (Vehicles with DSC)

SAS Control Module Installation Note

1. Install the SAS control module and temporarily tighten bolts in the order of A, B and C.






2. Tighten the bolts completely with the specified torque in the order of A, B and C.

Tightening torque
- 9-12 Nm {92-122 kgf-cm, 80-106 in-lbf}