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Removal and Replacement

Air Bag Simulator:






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE CENTER TUNNEL AREA HAS BEEN DAMAGED, INSPECT THE MOUNTING AND BRACKET FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE RCM MUST BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THE AREA OF THE RCM MOUNTING IS RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. REPLACE AND PROPERLY POSITION THE SENSOR OR ANY OTHER DAMAGED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

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

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

All Vehicles
1. Prepare the vehicle for Restraints Control Module (RCM) removal.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

WARNING:
^ TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
^ PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE SHOP MANUAL TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
^ THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
^ TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

2 Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Component Tests and General Diagnostics

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

Vehicles with bucket seats
2. Remove the floor console.







3. Remove the rear seat air flow duct.







4. Remove the center console mounting bracket.
1 Position the carpet back.
2 Remove the three retaining nuts.
3 Remove the center console mounting bracket.







5. Remove the restraint control module (RCM).
1 Slide the RCM electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
2 Push down to pivot the RCM electrical connector tabs and pull out to disconnect.
3 Position the carpet back.
4 Remove the two RCM bracket bolts.
5 Remove the RCM bracket bolt.
6 Remove the RCM with bracket.

Vehicles with bench seat
6. Remove the driver side bench seat.







7. Remove the RCM.
1 Slide the RCM electrical connector locking clip to disengage it.
2 Push down to pivot the RCM electrical connector tabs and pull out to disconnect.
3 Position the carpet back to access the three RCM bracket bolts.
4 Remove the three bolts (one shown).
5 Remove the RCM with bracket.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

Vehicles with bench seat







1. Install the RCM with bracket.
1 Position the RCM with bracket.
2 Install the three bolts (one shown).
3 Reposition the carpet.
4 Install the two RCM connectors.
5 Slide and engage the two RCM electrical connector locking clips.

WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) BRACKET RETAINING BOLTS IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION.

Vehicles with bucket seats







2. Install the RCM with bracket.
1 Position the RCM with bracket.
2 Install the bolts.
3 Reposition the carpet.
4 Install the two RCM connectors.
5 Slide and engage the two RCM electrical connector locking clips.

WARNING: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) BRACKET RETAINING BOLTS IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION.

All vehicles
3. Connect the battery ground cable.
4. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
5. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

Vehicles with bench seats
6. Install the driver side bench seat.

Vehicles with bucket seats







7. Install the center console mounting bracket.
1 Position the center console mounting bracket.
2 Install the three nuts.
3 Position the carpet back.







8. Install the rear seat air flow duct.
9. Install the floor console.

All vehicles
10. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
1 Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Component Tests and General Diagnostics

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.

2 With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Vehicles with bench seats
11. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
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