Air Bag Control Module (ACM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
ACM is located behind instrument panel. Remove driver-side knee bolster. On column shift vehicles, place gear shift lever in position "1". Remove shift indicator cable retaining clip and indicator cable. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Shift Indicator Cable
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On all models, remove 2 steering column support bracket-to-instrument panel nuts. Remove both cowl kick trim panels. Remove both "A" pillar trim panels. Remove 5 upper instrument panel retaining screws.
Loosen lower instrument panel retaining screws. Roll instrument panel rearward. Disconnect ACM connectors. Remove ACM mounting screws and ACM.