Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation






Deactivation

WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

2. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

3. Center the tilt steering column to allow for steering column upper and lower shroud removal.

4. NOTICE: Turn the steering wheel such that the top is at 90 degrees (at the 9 o'clock position) to the left from the straight-ahead position to access the driver air bag module wire clips and to prevent damage to the steering column multi-function switch. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is 90 degrees to the left (at the 9 o'clock position) as shown.





5. Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
- Remove the 3 screws.

- Pull out to release the top retainers.

- Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
- If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector.





6. If equipped, remove the screw and steering column manual tilt lever.





7. Remove the 3 steering column lower shroud screws.

8. Release the clips and remove the steering column upper shroud.

9. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
- If equipped, disconnect the power tilt steering column switch located on the lower shroud.

10. NOTICE: Make sure each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are disengaged from each of the 3 steering wheel hooks before removing the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE: Steering wheel is removed for clarity. The rear of the steering wheel is shown.

NOTE: Use a mirror to view the rear of the steering wheel to locate where the 3 driver air bag module wire clips attach to the steering wheel hooks.

Using a screwdriver or a suitable tool, release each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips from the steering wheel hooks.

- Access the 3 driver air bag module wire clips through the back of the steering wheel cover and push the wire clips toward the center of the steering wheel to release.





11. NOTE: Once the driver air bag module is removed, note the position of the 2 driver air bag module locator pins on the steering wheel for installation.

Disconnect the driver air bag module and horn switch electrical connectors and remove the driver air bag module.





12. Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is back in the straight-ahead position (the 12 o'clock position).

13. Open and lower the glove compartment door to allow access to the passenger air bag electrical connector.
- If equipped, disconnect the glove compartment door dampener.

14. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





15. NOTE: There are 2 similar connectors under the passenger seat. The passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector is located toward the seat outboard position.

Remove the passenger front seat cushion panel shield and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical.





16. Release the RH second row safety belt retractor D-ring cover.





17. Remove the bolt and the RH second row safety belt retractor D-ring.





18. Remove the cover and the RH C-pillar trim panel nut.





19. Release the rear door weatherstrip and remove the RH C-pillar trim panel.





20. Disconnect the RH Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.





21. Release the LH second row safety belt retractor D-ring cover.





22. Remove the bolt and the LH second row safety belt retractor D-ring.





23. Remove the cover and the LH C-pillar trim panel nut.





24. Release the rear door weatherstrip and remove the driver C-pillar trim panel.





25. Disconnect the LH Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.





26. NOTE: There are 2 similar connectors under the driver seat. The driver seat side air bag module electrical connector is located toward the seat outboard position.

Remove the driver front seat cushion panel shield and disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.





27. Install the RCM fuse 32 (10A) to the Smart Junction Box (SJB).

28. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.


Reactivation

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Remove the RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

4. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector and install the driver front seat cushion panel shield.





5. Connect the LH Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.





6. Install the LH C-pillar trim panel and attach the rear door weatherstrip.





7. Install the LH C-pillar trim panel nut and cover.





8. Install the LH second row safety belt retractor D-ring and bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





9. Attach the LH second row safety belt retractor D-ring cover.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.





10. Connect the RH Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.





11. Install the RH C-pillar trim panel and attach the rear door weatherstrip.





12. Install the passenger C-pillar trim panel nut and cover.





13. Install the RH second row safety belt retractor D-ring and bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





14. Attach the RH second row safety belt retractor D-ring cover.
- Verify the safety belt retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
- Extract and retract the safety belt between the full extension and stowed positions.

- If excessive effort or binding is present, install a new safety belt buckle retractor and tongue assembly as necessary. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System Safety Belt Buckle and Pretensioner.





15. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector and install the passenger front seat cushion panel shield.





16. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





17. Close the glove compartment door.
- If equipped, connect the glove compartment door dampener.

18. NOTICE: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module. Damage to the connector or component may occur.

Connect the horn switch and 2 driver air bag module electrical connectors.





19. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel, lining up the locator pins.

20. NOTE: Make sure that all 3 driver air bag module wire clips are fully engaged and seated correctly to the steering wheel.

NOTE: Audible clicks will be heard when the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are fully engaged.

Firmly press the driver air bag module to the steering wheel, seating the 3 driver air bag module wire clips to the steering wheel hooks.

- Check the driver air bag module trim cover to the steering wheel for an even gap clearance and correct movement.

21. Install the steering column lower shroud.
- If equipped, connect the power tilt steering column switch located on the lower shroud.

22. Install the steering column upper shroud.

23. Install the 3 steering column lower shroud screws.

24. If equipped, install the steering column manual tilt lever and screw.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





25. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedals switch connector.

26. Install the lower steering column opening cover and 3 screws.





27. Repower and prove out the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.