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Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair



Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System

NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Removing the battery cable







Move both front seats to their forward position.
Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery disconnecting and connecting.


removal

Removing the supplemental restraint system module (SRS)







Remove:
- the tunnel compartment. See: Floor console
- the connectors, x2
- the 4 x screws.

Lift the control module out.

installation

NOTE: For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque.

Installing the supplemental restraint system module (SRS)

CAUTION: Make sure that there are no loose particles or similar between the control module and the body panel. This can cause poor functionality or oversensitivity in the SRS system.

Install:
- the control module
- the 4 x M6 screws. Tighten
- the connectors, x2
- the tunnel compartment. See: Floor console

Finishing

Ordering software

Order software.







Checking the SRS (supplemental restraint system)

Carry out an inspection as described in Supplementary restraint system (SRS), inspection.