Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

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 CORRECT 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.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least three minutes.

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT THREE MINUTES.

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 perform the diagnostic procedure again.







2. Remove the four pushpins (two shown) and the C.D. changer cover (if equipped) or the console compartment door.







3. Remove the two screws and one plastic nut and position out the passenger side inner kick panel.







4. Disconnect the light assembly and remove the passenger side inner kick panel.







5. Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor.
1 Disconnect the air bag diagnostic monitor.
2 Remove the four bolts.
3 Remove the air bag diagnostic monitor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION: The air bag diagnostic monitor must be installed with the arrow marks pointing towards the front of the vehicle for correct operation.

2. Prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming