Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL, DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
^ PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS. THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
^ TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.







2. Remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.
1 Remove the two push pins.
2 Remove the panel.







3. Disconnect the Restraints Control Module (RCM) electrical connector.







4. Remove the RCM and bracket assembly.
1 Remove the bracket retaining bolts.
2 Remove the RCM and bracket assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) RETAINING BOLTS IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION.

NOTE:
^ Repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
^ Make sure to tighten the retaining bolts to specification.

2. Prove out the air bag system.

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.