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Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal







REMOVAL





1. Open hood, 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 and personal injury.

2. Remove the left and right forward console closeout panels (1).




3. From the right side of the vehicle, disconnect the two ORC electrical connectors (2 and 3, referred to as C1 and C2 in the diagnostic information and wiring).




4. Remove the three retaining screws (2) to the ORC (1). One on the left side of the floor tunnel, and one in front of (toward bulkhead) and behind (toward vehicle rear) the ORC unit.
5. Remove ORC (1) from vehicle.