Airbag Control Module -J234-, Removing And Installing: Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the front bracket for the driver and front passenger side center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the nut -3- in the front of the driver footwell.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- Disconnect the connector in the front of the passenger footwell, to do this release the connector catches, and open the securing clip -5- on the connector -arrow-.
-- Remove the nuts -1 and 4-.
-- Carefully lift the airbag control module -2- from the threaded pins and remove it toward the passenger side.
For better illustration the instrument panel and heater and A/C unit are not shown.