Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
^ During installation or replacement, do not bump (impact wrench, hammer etc.) the area near the SRS unit.
^ Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.
^ Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no serviceable parts.
^ Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry area.
^ Do not use any SRS unit which has been subjected to water damage or shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnect the airbag connectors.

Driver's Side:
^ Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel.

Replacement - Front Passenger's Side:

Front Passenger's Side:
^ Remove the glove box.
^ Disconnect the connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. On a 95-96 model, connect the short connector to the front passenger's airbag connector.

4. Remove the radio panel.

Replacement - Front Passenger's Side:

5. Remove the center console and dashboard center trim.
6. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from the SRS unit.

Replacement - Front Passenger's Side:

7. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, then pull the SRS unit out of the dashboard.

Replacement - Front Passenger's Side:

8. Install the new SRS unit.
9. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the SRS unit, then push it into position until it clicks.
10. Reinstall the radio panel bracket and radio panel assembly.
11. Reinstall the dashboard center trim and center console.
12. Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable reel 2P connector, and reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel.
13. Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector to the SRS main harness, then reinstall the glove box.
14. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
15. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
16. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.