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Removal and Replacement

Special Tool(s):






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE CENTER TUNNEL AREA HAS BEEN DAMAGED, INSPECT THE MOUNTING AND BRACKET FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE RCM MUST BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THE AREA OF THE RCM MOUNTING IS RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION.
^ VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. REPLACE AND PROPERLY POSITION THE SENSOR OR ANY OTHER DAMAGED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

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. Prepare the vehicle for restraints control module removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

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 COMPONENT OR SYSTEM 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).

2 Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the battery ground cable, move the front seats as far forward as possible.







2. Remove the storage 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.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.







1. Install the RCM.
1 Position the RCM.
2 Install the bolts.

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







2. Connect the RCM electrical connectors.







3. Install the RCM bolt.

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

4. Connect the battery ground cable.
5. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the system. Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming
6. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.







7. Position the instrument panel lower finish panel. Install the pin-type retainers.







8. Install the console screws (RH and LH side).







9. Install the screws.







10. Install the console insert.







11. Install the screws.







12. Install the storage tray insert.
13. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1 Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW AIL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

2 With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the system. Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

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