Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
Deactivation
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF.
3. At the Smart Junction Box (SJB) located at the RH side of the center console, remove the cover and the RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagrams.
4. Turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator will remain lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag warning indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. WARNING: Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the restraints control module (RCM). Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Refer to the Description and Operation portion of Air Bag Systems for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s).
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
7. Using a 3-mm Allen wrench or a suitable tool, place it in the driver air bag module release hole on the underside of the steering wheel.
8. NOTICE: During driver air bag module removal, make sure all 3 driver air bag module hooks are released from the steering wheel wire clip. Failure to do so may cause damage to the driver air bag module and or the steering wheel.
NOTE: The driver air bag module is removed for clarity.
Position the 3-mm Allen wrench or suitable tool against the wire clip and push inward disengaging the wire clip from the 3 driver air bag module hooks.
9. Disconnect the horn electrical connector. Then disconnect the 2 driver air bag module electrical connectors and remove the driver air bag module.
10. Open and lower the glove compartment door.
11. Remove the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
12. NOTICE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door. Failure to follow this instruction may result in vehicle damage, equipment damage, component damage and/or system failure.
NOTE: Use care when removing the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module can drop down during removal and the passenger air bag module rear bracket can scratch the front of the instrument panel.
Through the glove compartment opening, release the passenger air bag module deployment door clips while pushing the passenger air bag module out of the instrument panel.
13. Remove the passenger air bag module.
1. Disconnect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
2. Detach the wire harness routing clip and remove the passenger air bag module.
14. From under the rear of the passenger seat, slide and disengage the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
15. Remove the passenger side D-pillar trim panel.
1. Separate the weatherstrip.
2. Pull out and separate the quarter trim panel at the D-pillar trim panel.
3. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
16. Disconnect the passenger side safety canopy module electrical connector.
17. Remove the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
1. Separate the weatherstrip.
2. Pull out and separate the quarter trim panel at the D-pillar trim panel.
3. Pull out to release the retainers and remove the D-pillar trim panel.
18. Disconnect the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
19. From under the rear of the driver seat, slide and disengage the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector locking clip, and then release the tab and disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
20. Install RCM fuse 32 (10A) to the SJB.
21. Connect the battery ground cable.
Reactivation
1. Remove RCM fuse 32 (10A) from the SJB.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
3. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
4. Connect the driver side safety canopy module electrical connector.
5. Install the driver side D-pillar trim panel.
1. Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
2. Install the D-pillar trim panel.
3. Install the weatherstrip.
6. Connect the passenger side safety canopy module electrical connector.
7. Install the passenger side D-pillar trim panel.
1. Engage the D-pillar trim panel to the quarter trim panel.
2. Install the D-pillar trim panel.
3. Install the weatherstrip.
8. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector and then slide and engage the seat side air bag electrical connector locking clip.
9. NOTICE: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure the passenger air bag module wire harness routing clip is attached to the passenger air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in wiring harness damage.
NOTICE: The passenger air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the passenger air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the passenger air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the passenger air bag module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component and/or connector damage.
Install the passenger air bag module.
1. Connect the 2 passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
2. Attach the wire harness routing clip.
10. NOTICE: Do not handle the passenger air bag module by grabbing the edges of the deployment door. Failure to follow this instruction may result in vehicle damage, equipment damage, component damage and/or system failure.
NOTE: During passenger air bag module installation, make sure all the deployment door clips are fully seated into the instrument panel.
NOTE: Use care when installing the passenger air bag module in the instrument panel. The passenger air bag module rear bracket can scratch the front of the instrument panel.
Position the passenger air bag module and seat the passenger air bag module deployment door clips into the instrument panel.
11. Install the 2 passenger air bag module bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
12. Close the glove compartment door.
13. Install the driver air bag module electrical connectors fully into the driver air bag module. Then connect the horn electrical connector.
14. NOTE: Make sure the driver air bag module wiring harness is routed down and away from the driver air bag module hooks during installation.
NOTE: Audible clicks will be heard when the 3 wire clips are seated in the 3 driver air bag module hooks.
Align the driver air bag module hooks to the steering wheel and, while pushing inward, seat the 3 driver air bag module hooks to the steering wheel wire clip.
- When the 3 driver air bag module hooks are seated in place, gently pull outward at the corners of the driver air bag module to make sure that the 3 hooks are fully seated. There should also be an even gap between the driver air bag module trim cover and the steering wheel. Check the driver air bag module and trim cover for correct movement when applying the horn.
15. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
16. Install RCM fuse 32 (10A) to the SJB and install the cover.
17. WARNING: Make sure no one is in the vehicle and there is nothing blocking or placed in front of any air bag module when the battery is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
Connect the battery ground cable.
18. Prove out the SRS as follows:
Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition back ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the RCM using a scan tool.