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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Turn ignition switch Off, then wait for at least 10 minutes before starting work.
3. Remove lower cover and lower cover panel, then disconnect airbag connectors AB3 and AB8 below steering column. Do not reconnect airbag connectors at steering column until airbag control unit is securely reinstalled.
4. Remove front console box.
5. Disconnect 12 pin yellow, 2 pin blue and 2 pin orange connectors from airbag control unit.
6. Using T30 TORX bit, remove control unit.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Use new TORX bolts when installing.