Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Diagnostic Monitor Assembly





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 POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Locate diagnostic monitor (a blue box) mounted behind and above the fuse panel in the instrument panel.
3. Depress the two tabs retaining the monitor and slide the monitor off the bracket.
4. Disconnect the connector and remove the monitor.

Installation
1. Connect connector to the monitor.
2. Position the monitor on the bracket. Ensure tabs lock into place.
3. Connect positive battery cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.