Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.




1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Remove the floor console.




3. Disconnect the air bag diagnostic monitor from its retaining bracket.




4. Release the locking tangs and disconnect the electrical connectors.
^ Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor.




INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.