Removal & Installation
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. Deactivate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. After disabling air bag system, leave negative battery cable disconnected.
- Release tabs and remove ash tray, see STEP 1 in Fig 1. Slide and disengage Restraint Control Module (RCM) harness connectors locking clips. Disconnect RCM harness connectors. Remove 3 RCM mounting bolts and remove RCM from vehicle. See STEP 2 in Fig 1.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS. Check AIR BAG warning indicator light to ensure system is functioning properly and prove system out.
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