Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors, and connect the short connector (RED) to the driver's airbag connector.
During installation or replacement, do not bump (impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS unit.
Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no serviceable parts.
Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
Do not use any SRS unit which has been subjected to water or shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.

Driver's Side Airbag Connectors:

Front Passenger's Side Airbag Connectors:

3. Disconnect the airbag connectors.

SRS Main Harness Connector:

4. Remove both heater lower covers from the center console.
5. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from the SRS unit.

Driver's Side SRS Unit:

Front Passenger's Side SRS Unit:

6. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, then pull out the SRS unit from the driver's side.

CAUTION:
Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other parts.
When tightening the Torx bolts to the specified torque after replacement, be careful to turn them in so that their heads rest squarely on the brackets.

SRS Unit Torx Bolts / Passenger's Side:

7. Stick the SRS unit cover onto the upper surface of the new SRS unit, and install the new SRS unit.

SRS Unit Torx Bolts / Driver's Side:

8. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the SRS unit, then push it into position until it clicks.
9. Install the heater lower covers on the center console.
10. Remove and properly store the short connector, then reconnect the airbag connectors (and reinstall the access panel and the dashboard compartment).
11. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
12. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
13. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.