Standby Power Supply: Service and Repair

Do not open the DERM case for any reason. Touching the connector pins or soldered components may cause electrostatic discharge damage. Repair of a faulty DERM is by replacement only.

1. Deactivate airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG DEACTIVATION.
2. Remove knee bolster inner bracket and radio control.
3. Remove SIR wiring harness to DERM CPA and disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Remove DERM.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque knee bolster inner bracket and DERM bracket LH fasteners to 116 inch lbs.
b. Following installation, activate airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ACTIVATION.
c. Turn ignition switch to the On position and verify the ``Inflatable Restraint'' indicator flashes 7 to 9 times then turns Off. If indicator does not respond, refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PROCEDURE/TESTING PROCEDURES/RETRIEVING TROUBLE CODES.