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 to off.

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

4.  Remove the following parts:

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

(2)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Selector lever knob (ATX/CVT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE) SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(5)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Partially peel back the floor covering.

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)  Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(5)  Selector lever knob (ATX/CVT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE) SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

4.  Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

5.  Switch the ignition to ON.

6.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART.)