Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Notice: Do not open the DERM case for any reason. Touching the connector pins, or the soldered components may cause electrostatic discharge damage. Replacement is the only way to repair a malfunctioning DERM.

Supl Rst Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module:

1. GDisable to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Refer to Disabling the SRS.
2. Remove the right hand sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the right hand sill plate. Refer to Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the right hand cowl kick panel. Refer to Cowl Kick Panel Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the DERM from the mounting bracket.

Supl Rst Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module:

6. Disconnect the connector lock.
7. Disconnect the DERM electrical connector from the DERM.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Supl Rst Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module:

1. Connect the DERM electrical connector to the DERM.
2. Connect the connector lock.

Supl Rst Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module:

3. Install the DERM to the mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten nuts to 3 N.m (25 lb in). Tighten screws 1 N.m (5 lb in).
4. Install the right hand cowl kick panel. Refer to Cowl klick Panel Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Connect the right hand sill plate. Refer to Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
6. Connect the right hand sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Enable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Refer to Enabling the SRS.