Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove two screws attaching steering column opening cover to instrument panel and remove cover.
3. Remove four bolts attaching bolster and remove bolster.
4. Disconnect diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors.





5. Remove two screws attaching diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly to instrument panel brace and remove assembly.
6. Remove two screws attaching diagnostic monitor assembly to bracket.

Installation
1. Position diagnostic monitor to bracket and install two attaching screws.
2. Position diagnostic monitor and bracket on instrument panel and install two attaching screws.
3. Connect electrical wiring connector to the diagnostic monitor bag monitor assembly.
4. Position bolster on instrument panel and install four bolts. Tighten bolts to 7-11 Nm (5-8 lb-ft).
5. Position steering column opening cover on instrument panel making sure clips are installed in retaining holes. Install two retaining screws.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
7. Verify air bag indicator lamp.