Side Impact Airbag Control Module

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.
2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Removal.

Fig.20 SIACM Position/Orientation:

3. Disconnect the side impact airbag control module electrical connector.
4. Remove the SIACM retaining screws and remove the module from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the SIACM in B-pillar and install the retaining screws. Torque the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the SIACM electrical connector.
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Installation.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.