Occupant Restraint Controller

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge.
3. Remove the center console.

Fig. 17 Occupant Restraint Controller - Remove/Install:

4. Remove ORC module mounting nuts and ground eyelet, then 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, replace ground eyelet, and attach the nuts and tighten to 9.6 to 14 Nm (85 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.

NOTE: Place the ground eyelet over the front (towards the front of the vehicle) weld stud when reattaching the ORC.

3. Install center console assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE YET (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM).

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