Airbag Control Module: Removal
CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Do not disassemble the airbag control module.
- If the airbag control module is deformed or if there is any trace of water on the module, replace the airbag control module with a new one.
- Do not drop the airbag control module.
- After removal, keep the airbag control module on a dry, clean surface away from moisture, heat and dust.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
- For CVT models, release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N" position.
- For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- For power seat models, remove the console box and move the front seat backward before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor or disconnecting the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the grille assembly - CTR ventilation. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the panel - center UPR, and remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>AUDIO>REMOVAL .
- Remove the heater control assembly. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>CONTROL PANEL>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover assembly - front and the console box assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
- Remove the panel center LWR, and remove the tray - center UPR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CENTER CONSOLE>REMOVAL .
- Remove the airbag control module.
- Disconnect the connector from airbag control module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE .
- Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the airbag control module.