Airbag Control Module J234
Airbag Control Module J234
Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information ] Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Turn on the ignition and disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
- Remove center console storage compartment. Refer to => [ Center Console Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation.
- Remove Multimedia Control Head (E380). Refer to => [ Center Console Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation.
Before handling airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the harness connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Remove nuts - 1 - (quantity: 3) from threaded pins.
- Remove Airbag Control Module (J234) - 2 - from threaded pins.
- Open securing clip at connector - 3 -.
- Remove connector - 3 -.
- Remove control module - 2 - from center console.
Installation
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information ] Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information.
• Before handling airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the harness connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.
- Install control module - 2 - in reverse order of removal.
• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
• Make sure the wires do not get caught.
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. Maintain personal safety when connecting the battery by staying out of airbag deployment areas, keeping a distance from belt tensioners/seat belts and ensuring no other people are in the vehicle interior at the moment when the battery is connected.
- Switch on ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.
- If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to vehicle diagnostic tester.
• After replacing control module, it must be coded. Refer to vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The airbag control module (J234) ground connection is achieved via the housing with the body.
Tightening Specifications