Airbag Control Module -J234-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.
-- Remove the driver and front passenger footwell trim panel. Refer to FRONT FOOTWELL CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the driver and front passenger footwell trim panel bracket. Refer to FRONT FOOTWELL CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the front nut in the footwell on the driver side -1-.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Open the securing clip on the connector -arrow- in the front of the footwell on the front passenger side and remove the connector -5-.
-- Remove the nuts -3 and 4-.
-- Carefully lift the airbag control module -2- from the threaded pins and remove to the passenger side.