Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA): Depowering
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in 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.
- Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- At the BCM, located in the LH lower kick panel, remove the lower kick panel fuse cover and the RCM fuse 37 (10A) from the BCM. For additional information,
Refer to OEM Wiring Diagrams - FUSE AND RELAY INFORMATION for schematic and connector information.
- Turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag warning indicator remains lit continuously (no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse is removed. If the air bag warning indicator is not lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before proceeding.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
WARNING:
Always deplete the backup power supply before repairing or installing any new front or side air bag SRS component and before servicing, removing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side impact sensors or the RCM. Nearby components include doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Refer to the DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
portion of SAFETY BELT SYSTEM
for location of the RCM and impact sensor(s). To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.