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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair




SRS Unit Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the center console Center Console Removal / Installation.

3. Detach the clip (A), then pull down on the center heater joint duct (B) to remove it.





4. Remove the clips (C), then remove the left and right heater ducts (D, E).

5. Remove the two screws from the driver's side center console clip bracket (A), then remove the bracket.






6. Remove the TORX bolt (A) using a TORX T30 bit.






7. Disconnect SRS unit connectors A (39P) and B (39P) from the SRS unit (C).

NOTE: The SRS unit connectors have lever locks. Release the locks before disconnecting the connectors.





8. Remove the TORX bolts (D) using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the SRS unit from the driver's side.

Installation

1. Install the SRS unit (A) with the new TORX bolt (B) using a TORX T30 bit.






2. Install the new TORX bolts (C) using a TORX T30 bit.





3. Connect the SRS connectors A (39P) and B (39P) to the SRS unit (D); push them into position until they click and the lever locks are fully secured.

4. Tighten the three installed TORX bolt to the specified torque.

5. Install the driver's side center console clip bracket (A) with the two screws.






6. Install the left and right heater joint ducts (A, B), then push the clips (C).





7. Install the center heater joint duct (D), then push the clips (E).

8. Make sure the heater joint ducts are installed securely.

9. Install the center console Center Console Removal / Installation.

10. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

11. Make sure the SRS unit has the latest software. If it does not have the latest, update the software in the SRS unit Testing and Inspection.

12. Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning.

13. Check the operation of the ODS unit with the HDS Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

14. Confirm proper SRS operation: Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

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