Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- The special bolts are coated with bonding agent while the other bolt is for ground. Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
- Check diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt pre-tensioner and satellite sensor for proper installation.
- Check diagnosis sensor unit and satellite sensor to ensure they are free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If they show any visible signs of damage, replace them with new ones.
- Check diagnosis sensor unit brackets to ensure they are free of deformities and rust.
- After replacement of diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt pre-tensioner and satellite sensor, check SRS function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to "Self-diagnosis" for details.
- Do not attempt to disassemble diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt pre-tensioner and satellite sensor.
- Replace diagnosis sensor unit, seat belt pre-tensioner and satellite sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not expose seat belt pre-tensioner to temperatures exceeding 80 °C (176 °F).




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect driver, passenger and side air bag module connectors. Also, disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
2. Remove console box.
3. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector.
4. Remove ground bolt and also remove special bolts using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), from diagnosis sensor unit.
Then remove the diagnosis sensor unit.

NOTE:
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Hand start new bolts and then tighten new bolts in the sequence indicated in the illustration.

CAUTION: Air bag diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with forward mark "<-" pointing toward the front of the vehicle for proper operation. Also check air bag diagnosis sensor unit for deformities, dents, cracks and rust before installation and replace as required.