Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

WARNING: The ACM contains the impact sensor which enables the system to deploy the airbags. To avoid accidental deployment, never connect ACM electrically to the system while vehicle battery is connected. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable before beginning any airbag system component service procedures. This will disable the airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury. Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable. Allow at least two minutes for the reserve capacitor in the Airbag Control Module (ACM) to discharge.
2. Remove forward lower console from instrument panel.




3. Remove screw holding lower heat duct to instrument panel support.
4. Remove heat duct from instrument panel.




5. Remove bolts holding top of right support to instrument panel.
6. Remove bolts holding bottom of right support to floor pan.
7. Separate right instrument panel support from vehicle.




8. Disconnect wire connectors from ACM.




9. Remove bolts holding the ACM bracket assembly to floor.
10. Remove the ACM from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Use correct screws

For installation, reverse the above procedures. Attach the ACM bracket assembly to vehicle with the proper screws and tighten to 10.8 to 16.4 N.m (95 to 145 in. lbs.) torque. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures for Airbag System Test procedures.