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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Diagnostic Monitor Assembly

Removal





WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND THE BATTERY BACKUP MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and battery backup power supply.
2. Locate diagnostic monitor (a blue box) mounted behind the fuse panel in the instrument panel.
3. Depress the two tabs retaining the monitor and remove monitor.
4. Disconnect the connector and remove the monitor.

Installation
1. Connect connector to the monitor.
2. Position the monitor on the bracket. Ensure tabs lock into place.
3. Connect battery ground cable and battery backup power supply.
4. Verify air bag indicator.