Gearshift Service - Mandatory Battery Disconnecting

NO: 21-16-96

GROUP: Transmission

DATE: Nov. 15, 1996

SUBJECT:
Gearshift Service/ Battery Disconnect

MODELS:

1995 - 1997 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible

DISCUSSION:

The Airbag Control Module (ACM) is located in the floor console near the transmission gearshift linkage. Any sudden impact or vibration near the ACM with the key in the run position may cause airbag deployment. In order to prevent possible airbag deployment during the following gearshift related service procedures, the battery must be disconnected:

^ Gearshift cable adjustment

^ Gearshift cable replacement

^ Shifter ignition interlock cable adjustment

^ Shifter ignition interlock cable replacement

^ Gearshift mechanism replacement

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