Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removal

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

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove headlamp switch knob and retaining nut.
3. Remove LH and RH instrument panel mouldings.
4. Remove 12 upper and lower instrument panel finish panel retaining screws and finish panel.
5. Remove two bolts attaching steering column opening cover and pad assembly to instrument panel and remove cover.
6. Remove two screws and pushpin retaining instrument panel insulator and remove insulator.
7. Disconnect diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors.
8. Remove two screws attaching diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly and remove assembly.
9. Remove screws attaching monitor to bracket.





Installation
1. Position diagnostic monitor to bracket and install retaining screws.
2. Position diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly on instrument panel and install retaining screws.
3. Connect electrical wiring connectors to the diagnostic monitor and backup power supply.
4. Position insulator assembly on instrument panel and install two screws and push rivet. Tighten screws to 1.5-3 Nm (13-27 lb-in).
5. Position steering column opening cover and pad assembly on instrument panel. Install five retaining screws. Tighten to 9-14 Nm (6-10 lb-ft).
6. Install instrument panel finish panel and retaining screws.
7. Install instrument panel mouldings.
8. Install headlamp switch, retaining nut and knob.
9. Connect battery ground cable.
10. Verify air bag indicator lamp.