Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the secondary positive cable from the primary battery terminal. Wrap secondary positive cable with non-conductive material to insulate it.
NOTE: Make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface. The secondary battery positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
NOTE: Failure to accurately follow the battery disconnect procedures will result in vehicle or component damage.
2. Disconnect the primary terminal connections.
- Disconnect primary battery ground cable
- Disconnect primary battery positive cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.
3. Remove the RH cowl side trim panel.
4. Disconnect the air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module electrical connector.
1 Disconnect the ECS electrical connector locking clip.
2 Disconnect the ECS electrical connector.
5. Remove the air bag ECS module.
1 Remove the ECS module retaining bolts.
2 Remove the ECS module.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Reconnect primary battery terminal connections.
- Reconnect positive battery cable.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Unwrap the secondary battery positive cable and reconnect it to the primary battery positive terminal.