Occupant Restraint Controller

WARNING:
- THE ORC CONTAINS THE SENSING ELEMENT AND A SAFING SENSOR WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE FRONT AIRBAGS. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, NEVER CONNECT THE ORC ELECTRICALLY TO THE SYSTEM WHILE THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS CONNECTED.
- DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND P0SSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- ALLOW THE FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY FRONT AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.

Fig.7 Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install:

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove center console.

Fig.9 Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Remove/Install:

4. Remove module mounting nuts and remove module.
5. Disconnect ORC 23-way connector.
6. Remove ORC from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect ORC connector and ensure that the connector and all locking tabs are engaged.

CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED NUTS ONLY

2. Position ORC (arrow pointing forward) in the console floor bracket, attach the nuts and tighten to 9.6 to 14 Nm (85 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install center console assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE YET. REFER FIRST TO DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST.

4. Close hood.
5. Verify vehicle and system operation.