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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair


WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).






REMOVAL
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
3. Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor electrical wiring connectors.

NOTE: Air bag diagnostic monitor is the blue box with two connectors mounted below the climate control assembly.

4. Remove screws retaining air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket to instrument panel brace and remove air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Position air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket on instrument panel and install retaining screws. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (90-122 Lb-In).
2. Connect electrical wiring connectors to air bag diagnostic monitor.
3. Reconnect battery ground cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.
5. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 radio frequencies and set clock.

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