Restraints Control Module (RCM): Removal
WARNING:
If a vehicle has been in a crash, inspect the RCM and the impact sensor (if equipped) mounting areas for deformation. If damaged, restore the mounting areas to the original production configuration. A new RCM and sensors must be installed whether or not the air bags have deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING:
Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the RCM while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy® and cause serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct RCM fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- PMI is required when installing a new RCM. Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI. REFER to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) .
- Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
- Remove the floor console. REFER to CONSOLE - FRONT, FLOOR .
- Disengage the lock tab, press and disconnect the RCM small electrical connector.
- Disconnect the large electrical connector.
- Pinch the thumb tab and pivot the CPA lever all the way back until it stops.
- Pull out and disconnect the RCM electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 RCM bolts and the RCM.