Service Procedure

1. With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the battery.

Note:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to reset the clock when you have completed the service procedure.





2. Using a trim panel removal tool, remove the push-in fasteners that attach the seat riser trim shield to the rear of the driver's seat riser (if equipped) (Figure 1). Set the trim shield aside.





3. Remove the power seat wiring harness connector from the front riser crossmember and then disconnect the connector (if equipped) (Figure 2).

4. Remove the nuts that attach the driver's seat riser to the floor pan (Figure 2).

5. Remove the driver's seat assembly from the vehicle.

6. Disconnect the airbag electronic control module (AECM) wiring connector.





7. Remove the three (3) screws that attach the AECM to the floor pan mounting bracket (Figure 3). Discard the screws.

8. Remove the AECM. Destroy the old AECM connector pins and then discard the old AECM.

9. Install the supplied AECM. Position the AECM on the floor pan mounting bracket with the arrow on the housing pointing forward (Figure 3).

10. Install the three provided AECM mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 105 in-lbs (11.8 N.m).

11. Connect the AECM wiring connector. Make sure that the connector latches are fully engaged.





12. Clean the floor pan area around the AECM.

13. Remove the "peel and stick" backing paper from the adhesive strips on the provided AECM cover.

14. Install the cover over the AECM. Press down firmly to ensure that the adhesive strips are securely attached to the floor pan (Figure 4).

Note:
Position the cover so that the vehicle wiring harnesses are routed through the cover openings. Ensure that the power seat wiring harness is not trapped under the cover.

15. Install the driver's seat assembly into the vehicle.

16. Install the nuts that attach the driver's seat riser to the floor (Figure 2). Tighten the nuts to 55 ft-lbs (75 N.m).

17. Connect the power driver seat wiring harness connector and attach it to the front riser crossmember (if equipped) (Figure 2).

18. Attach the riser trim shield to the rear of the driver's seat riser with the push-in fasteners (if equipped) (Figure 1).

19. Turn the ignition switch to the "RUN" position.

20. Connect the negative battery cable.

21. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position for about 10 seconds and then turn it back to the "RUN" position.

22. Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.

NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light, or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual to diagnose and repair the problem.