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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair


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 POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect battery positive cable.
2. Rotate glove compartment past its stops.
3. Depress two diagnostic monitor retaining tabs and slide monitor off its bracket.






4. Disconnect two monitor connectors. Remove the monitor.

Installation
1. Connect diagnostic monitor connectors.
2. Position monitor to bracket and slide into place. Ensure retaining tabs are secure.
3. Connect positive battery cable.
4. Return glove compartment to its original position.
5. Verify air bag.