Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

1. Remove the Ignition from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
3. Remove the floor console.

   (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

4. Disconnect the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) connector (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Supplemental Restraint System Control Module Connector

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5. Loosen the nuts (A) and bolt (B) and then remove the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM).

Fig 2: Locating Supplemental Restraint System Control Module Nuts And Bolt

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Installation 

1. Remove the Ignition from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
3. Install the SRSCM with the SRSCM mounting nuts (A) and bolt (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

   Fig 3: Locating SRSCM Mounting Nuts And Bolt

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4. Connect the SRSCM harness connector.
5. Install the floor console.

   (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FLOOR CONSOLE ")

6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. After installing the SRSCM, confirm proper system operation:

   Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.