SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, pre-tensioner seat belt, and lap pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the SAS control module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

•  If the connector is connected and the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the SAS control module not secured completely using the installation nuts, the SAS control module may detect a degree of impact even when something contacts it lightly, deploying the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt, and lap pre-tensioner seat belt accidentally.

Removal

1.  Obtain a tool such as a flathead screwdriver of the dimensions shown in the figure.

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2.  Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

4.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [D66M-R, D66MX-R].)

(3)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Set the parking brake lever aside. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Disconnect the SAS control module connectors.

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7.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the service hole of the SAS control module connector cover in the position shown in the figure.

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8.  Insert the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until the SAS control module connector cover tab is detached from the SAS control module connector.

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9.  Pull out the SAS control module connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the SAS control module connector cover.

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Installation

1.  Install the SAS control module connector cover to the SAS control module connector.

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2.  Connect the SAS control module connectors.

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3.  Install the following parts:

(1)  Parking brake lever. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [D66M-R, D66MX-R].)

(6)  Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

5.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

6.  Verify that the air bag/front seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light turns on for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the air bag/front seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate properly, refer to the on-board diagnostic system and inspect the system. (See FLOWCHART.)