ACM Cover

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

NOTE: The Airbag Control Module (ACM) cover is used only on models with an automatic transmission. Models with a manual transmission require that the floor console be removed to access the ACM for service.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry each side of the ACM cover (2) away from the instrument panel at each side of the center bracket on the floor panel transmission tunnel far enough to disengage the two snap clip retainers from the instrument panel receptacles (1).
3. Remove the ACM cover from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the ACM cover (2) to the instrument panel.
2. Align the snap clip retainer on each side of the ACM cover with the instrument panel receptacle (1) at each side of the center bracket on the floor panel transmission tunnel.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the outside of the ACM cover over each snap clip retainer location until each retainer is fully engaged in its instrument panel receptacle.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.