Airbag Control Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru BRZ. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to
SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
)
- PrecautionsCAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
- Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to
WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES
)WARNING: The air bag and pretensioner system are fitted with a backup power supply. If you start the work within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver's and passenger's sides.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to
WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES
)
- Removal of the console box ASSY (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the air conditioner control ASSY (for automatic air conditioning systems) (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the air conditioner control ASSY (for manual air conditioning systems) (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the air conditioner control ASSY (without air conditioner) (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Removal of the airbag control module
- Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
- Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.WARNING:
- After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.
- If the work is performed before disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may be activated just by the impact applied to the airbag control module itself. Make sure to confirm the battery ground terminal is disconnected before starting the work.
- Unlock the connector as shown in the figure, and disconnect the connector from the airbag control module.
- Remove 2 bolts and nuts and disconnect the airbag control module.CAUTION:
- Do not apply strong impact (such as dropping) to the airbag control module.
- If strong impact is applied to the airbag control module, replace it with a new one.
- The airbag control module should be stored in a dry, clean place away from moisture, heat sources, and dust.
- Do not disassemble the airbag control module.