foot wires to terminals of a 12-volt battery. After air bag module
deploys, let module cool off and allow dust to settle before
approaching.
POST-COLLISION INSPECTION
When a vehicle has been involved in a collision, certain
components of the passive restraint system must be inspected or
replaced. See PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSPECTION article in the
GENERAL INFORMATION section for post-collision inspection information.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Failure to follow air bag service precautions may
result in air bag deployment and personal injury. See
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . After component replacement,
ensure proper system operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may
exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.
See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM)
WARNING: ACM contains impact sensor, which enables SRS to activate air
bag. To avoid accidental air bag deployment, DO NOT connect
ACM electrically to system unless it is bolted to vehicle.
Removal
1) Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Disable air
bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove bottom
of center console (ACM trim cover).
2) On M/T models, remove center console from floor panel
transmission tunnel. On A/T models, remove screws securing trim cover
to ACM mounting bracket. See Fig. 2. Pull top of trim cover rearward
to release snap clips from instrument panel support bracket.
3) On all models, loosen but do not remove screws on sides
that secure instrument panel support bracket to ACM mounting bracket.
See Fig. 3 .
4) Remove nuts securing support bracket to studs on lower
instrument panel. Disconnect wire harness retainer from hole in
support bracket. Pull top of support bracket away from instrument
panel studs and fold down over ACM until it is laying on floor panel.
Unplug wire harness connector from ACM.
CAUTION: Always replace ACM and ACM mounting bracket as an assembly.
Replacement ACM includes a NEW mounting bracket. DO NOT mount
NEW ACM to old mounting bracket.
5) Remove screws securing mounting bracket to floor panel
transmission tunnel. Remove ACM, mounting bracket and support bracket
as a unit from floor panel.
Installation
To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Install
ACM with arrow pointing toward front of vehicle. Connect ACM
connectors, ensuring connectors are locked into position. Tighten ACM