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Occupant Restraint Controller

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER

REMOVAL




1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

3. Remove the center console.
4. Remove Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) mounting screws (1).
5. Disconnect the two ORC 32-way connectors (3).
6. Remove ORC (2) from vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Connect the two ORC connectors (3) and ensure that all locking tabs are engaged.




2. Position ORC (arrow pointing forward) in the console floor bracket, replace ground eyelet (1), and attach the screws (2) and tighten to 10.5 N.m (95 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Place the ground eyelet (1) on the passenger side front screw (2) when reattaching the ORC.

3. Install center console assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.