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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair



Restraints Control Module (RCM)

1. 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- A RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ONLY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT IF THE SYSTEM HAS INCURRED FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS. AT NO TIME CHANGE THE RCM FOR LESS THAN FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the floor console register duct.







3. Remove the floor console register duct connector retaining screw.







4. Remove the plenum to floor console register duct connector.
1. Detach the plenum to floor console register duct connector.
2. Remove the plenum to floor console register duct connector.







5. Disconnect the RCM electrical connectors.







6. Remove the RCM.

Installation







1. 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- A RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ONLY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT IF THE SYSTEM HAS INCURRED FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS. AT NO TIME CHANGE THE RCM FOR LESS THAN FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

NOTE: Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 12 Nm.
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