Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONWARNING:
^ 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.
^ 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 the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the battery ground cable, move the front seats as far forward as possible.
2. Remove the trinket tray insert.
3. Remove the two screws.
4. Remove the console insert from the console and position it aside.
5. Remove the screws.
6. At the rear of the console, remove the screws (RH and LH side).
7. Lift the center console and position it as far to the rear as the electrical connections will allow.
8. Remove the instrument panel lower finish panel.
NOTE: There are two pin-type fasteners on the LH side and one on the RH side.
9. Remove the RCM screw beneath the center of the instrument panel.
10. Disconnect the RCM electrical connectors.
11. Remove the RCM.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the RCM.
WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) RETAINING BOLTS IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. 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.