Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors.
- During installation or replacement, do not bump (impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS unit.

NOTE:
- Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.
- Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no serviceable parts.
- Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
- Do not use any SRS unit which has been subjected to water or shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connectors.

NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connectors are automatically shorted.

Driver's Side
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel.

Front Passenger's Side
Remove the dashboard compartment, then disconnect the 2P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS the main harness.

3. Remove both heater lower covers from the center console.

Heater Upper / Lower Covers:

4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from the SRS unit.

SRS Unit Replacement / TORX Bolts:

5. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, then pull out the SRS unit from the driver's side.

SRS Unit Replacement:

6. Install the new SRS unit.
7. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the SRS unit; push it into position until it clicks.
8. Install the heater lower covers on the center console.
9. Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable reel 2P connector, then reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel.
10. Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector to the SRS main harness.
11. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
12. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.