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Electronic Control Module






Electronic control module, EU

1 Cars without passenger airbag
Remove the glove compartment and air distribution damper.

Cars with passenger airbag
Remove the complete airbag, including the bracket and the air distribution damper.

2 Carefully push up the air duct on the passenger side.
3 Drill out the pop rivet securing the electronic control module. Use a drill with a drilling stop.
4 Remove the two screws on the electronic control module (from underneath). Lift out the electronic control module.
5 Drill out the screws on the electronic control module casing and remove the lid. Pull Out the plate between the electronic control module and the bracket
6 Unplug the connector to the electronic control module.
7 Install in reverse order







Electronic control module, SE/US/CA

1 Cars without passenger airbag
Remove the glove compartment and air distribution damper.

Cars with passenger airbag
Remove the complete airbag, including the bracket and the air distribution damper.

2 Carefully push up the air duct on the passenger side.
3 Drill out the pop rivet securing the electronic control module. Use a drill with a drilling stop.
4 Remove the two screws on the electronic control module (from underneath). Lift out the electronic control module.
5 Unplug the connector to the electronic control module.
6 Install in reverse order