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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation




Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation





Deactivation

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: Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors or probe the electrical connectors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy(R) and cause serious personal injury or death.

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. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

Refer to the Description and Operation portion of Supplemental Restraint System Description and Operation for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Driver Air Bag Module Driver Air Bag Module.

4. Remove the 3 passenger air bag module bolts.

5. NOTICE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the passenger air bag cover. Damage to the passenger air bag module may occur.

Partially remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel.

6. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.

7. Under the passenger seat, slide and disengage the locking clip, release the tab and disconnect inline electrical connector C339.

8. Under the driver seat, slide and disengage the locking clip, release the tab and disconnect inline electrical connector C3051.

9. Disconnect the LH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, remove the LH side B-pillar trim panel.

- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, remove the LH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation C-Pillar Trim Panel.

10. Disconnect the RH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, remove the RH side B-pillar trim panel.

- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, remove the RH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation C-Pillar Trim Panel.

11. Install the RCM fuse 31 (10A) in the SJB.

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

Reactivation

1. Remove RCM fuse 31 (10A) from the SJB.

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

3. Connect the LH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, install the LH side B-pillar trim panel.

- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, install the LH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation C-Pillar Trim Panel.

4. Connect the RH side safety canopy module electrical connector.
- For regular cab, install the RH side B-pillar trim panel.

- For SuperCab and SuperCrew, install the RH side C-pillar trim panel.
For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation C-Pillar Trim Panel.

5. Under the driver seat, connect inline electrical connector C339, slide and engage the locking clip.

6. Under the driver seat, connect inline electrical connector C3051, slide and engage the locking clip.

7. Connect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.

8. Position the passenger air bag module so that the tabs are oriented as shown.





9. Install the 3 passenger air bag module bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Driver Air Bag Module Driver Air Bag Module.

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

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