(12) Install the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect the 4±way harness connector to the
speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(14) Connect the 2±way connector to the remote
radio control harness.
(15) Install the driver airbag (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTAL-
LATION). Torque the two screws to 10 N´m (90 in.
lbs.).
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). Personal injury or
death may result if the system test is not performed
properly.
REMOVAL
(1) Position steering wheel and front wheels
straight ahead.
(2) Release hood latch and open hood.
(3) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(4)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(5) Remove driver airbag from steering wheel
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER
AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(6) Disconnect wire connectors from back of driver
airbag.
(7) Disconnect the 2±way connector from remote
radio control harness.
(8) Disconnect the 4±way harness connector from
the speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(9) Remove steering wheel (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove steering column shrouds and discon-
nect traction control wire connector (if equipped)
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - REMOVAL).
(11) Disconnect 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(12) Remove clockspring from column assembly by
removing the two retaining screws that attach the
clock spring to the column.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the clockspring on the column.
(2) Connect the 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(3) Install the steering column shrouds and con-
nect traction control wire connector (if equipped)
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the 4±way harness connector to the
speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(6) Connect the 2±way connector to the remote
radio control harness (if equipped).
(7) Install the driver airbag (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTAL-
LATION). Torque the two screws to 10 N´m (90 in.
lbs.).
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
CURTAIN AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
Curtain Airbags (Fig. 11) are available when it is
also equipped with dual front airbags. These airbags
are passive and inflatable, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) components, and vehicles with this
equipment can be readily identified by a molded
identification trim button with the ªSRS - AIRBAGº
logo (Fig. 12) located on the B-pillar and C-pillar
upper trim panels. This system is designed to reduce
injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a
side impact collision.
Curtain airbags have two individually controlled
curtain airbag units. These airbag units are con-
cealed and mounted above the headliner where they
are each secured to one of the roof side rails (Fig.
13). Each airbag cushion is contained within a fabric
wrap that extends along the roof rail from the A-pil-
lar at the front of the vehicle to just behind the
D-pillar at the rear of the vehicle. One tether extends
down the A-pillar from the front of the airbag cush-
ion, and a second tether extends to the roof rail at
the D-pillar. The end of the A-pillar tether is secured
to a slot in the sheet metal with a metal hook
retained by a bolt. The D-pillar tether is attached to
the d-pillar.
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CLOCKSPRING (Continued)
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
WARNING: Airbags must be stored in their original
special container until used for service. At no time
should a source of electricity be permitted near the
inflator on the back of an airbag. When carrying or
handling an undeployed airbag, the trim side of the
airbag should be pointing toward the body to mini-
mize possibility of injury if accidental deployment
occurs. Do not place undeployed airbag face down
on a solid surface, the airbag will propel into the air
if accidental deployment occurs.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle
(Fig. 4).
(2) Position steering wheel and front wheels
straight ahead.
(3) Release hood latch and open hood.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(5)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(6) Remove two screws retaining driver airbag to
steering wheel.
(7) Disconnect wire connectors from back of driver
airbag.
(8) Disconnect the 2±way connector from remote
radio control harness.
(9) Disconnect the 4±way harness connector from
the speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(10) Remove steering wheel (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove steering column shrouds and discon-
nect traction control wire connector (if equipped)
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - REMOVAL).
(12) Disconnect 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(13) Remove clockspring from column assembly by
removing the two retaining screws that attach the
clockspring to the column.
WARNING: The clockspring, steering wheel, and
complete steering column assembly w/lower steer-
ing column coupler must be replaced also in theevent of a driver airbag deployment. Personal injury
or death may result if not replaced.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the system reserve
capacitor to discharge before beginning any airbag
component service. Personal injury or death may
result.
(3) Remove two screws retaining driver airbag to
steering wheel.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from back of driver
airbag (Fig. 20).
(5) Disconnect the 2±way connector from remote
radio control harness.
(6) Disconnect the 4±way harness connector from
the speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(7) Remove driver airbag from vehicle.
WARNING: When carrying or handling an unde-
ployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should be
pointing toward the body to minimize the possibility
of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid sur-
face, the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs. Failure to do this may result in
personal injury or death.
Fig. 20 DRIVER AIRBAG WIRE CONNECTIONS
1 - AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTORS
2 - DRIVER AIRBAG
3 - HORN/SPEED CONTROL CONNECTOR
4 - CLOCK SPRING
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DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Perform clean up procedure (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE
- SERVICE AFTER AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT).
(2) Install a new steering column assembly and
lower steering column coupler (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/COLUMN - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the new clockspring.
(4) Connect the 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clockspring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(5) Install the steering column shrouds and con-
nect traction control wire connector (if equipped)
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER
SHROUD - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Connect the 4±way harness connector to the
speed control/horn harness to the clockspring.
(8) Connect the 2±way connector to the remote
radio control harness.
(9) Install the driver airbag and the two screws
retaining the airbag. Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90
in. lbs.)
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Connect the harness connector on the driver
airbag trim cover (horn, speed controls) to the clock-
spring.
(2) Connect the squib connectors to the driver air-
bag.
(3) Position the driver airbag into the steering
wheel.
(4) Install the two screws retaining the airbag.
Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.)
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
IMPACT SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS
There are two front impact sensors (Fig. 21), one
on the left, and one on the right front sides of the
vehicle. These sensors are mounted remotely from
the impact sensor that is internal to the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC). The right and left front
and side impact sensors are identical in construction
and calibration and each front impact sensor is
secured with two screws. The front impact sensors
are secured with two screws to the outboard sides of
the right and left front rail tips.
The impact sensor housing has an integral connec-
tor and two mounting ears, each with a metal sleeve
to provide crush protection. A cavity in the center of
the molded black plastic impact sensor housing con-
tains the electronic circuitry of the sensor which
includes an electronic communication chip and an
electronic impact sensor. Potting material fills the
cavity to seal and protect the internal electronic cir-
cuitry and components. The front impact sensors are
each connected to the vehicle electrical system
through the headlamp to dash wire harness.
The front impact sensors cannot be repaired or
adjusted and, if damaged or faulty, they must be
replaced. If a front impact sensor is faulty, only the
sensor needs to be replaced. If the sensor is damaged
or faulty, or if proper tightening torque of the screws
that secure the sensor to the bracket cannot be
achieved, the sensor and bracket must be replaced.
Refer to the proper body diagnostic information for
diagnosis and testing.
Fig. 21 FRONT IMPACT SENSOR
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DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) (Fig.
34) is secured with two screws to a stamped steel
mounting bracket welded onto the underside of the
passenger front seat cushion frame near the inboard
front corner (Fig. 35). Concealed within a hollow in
the center of the molded plastic OCM housing is a
microprocessor and the other electronic circuitry of
the module. The module housing is sealed to enclose
and protect the internal electronic circuitry. The
OCM software is flash programmable.
A non-calibrated OCM is the only component of the
Occupant Classification System (OCS) that is avail-
able for separate service replacement. The OCS com-
ponents of the passenger side front seat cushion
including the cushion frame, insulator pad, seat
weight bladder and pressure sensor, seat cushion
foam, wiring harness and the OCM are a factory-cal-
ibrated and assembled unit. Once this unit is con-
nected to a vehicle electrically, the calibration
settings are uploaded from the calibrated OCM and
stored in the memory of the Occupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC). If only the OCM is subsequently
replaced, the new, non-calibrated OCM learns the
proper calibration settings from the ORC after it is
connected to the vehicle electrically.The OCM cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if
damaged or faulty, it must be replaced. The compo-
nents of the passenger front seat cushion are ser-
viced only as a factory-calibrated, assembled and
tamper-evident unit. Only the OCM and the seat
cushion trim are available for separate service
replacement. Once a service replacement package has
been installed in a vehicle, the OCM can thereafter
be serviced only by replacing the entire passenger
front seat cushion with another complete service
replacement package.
OPERATION
The microprocessor in the Occupant Classification
Module (OCM) contains the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) logic circuits. The OCM uses On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD) and can communicate with other
electronic modules in the vehicle as well as with a
scan tool using the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. This method of
communication is also used for OCS diagnosis and
testing through the 16-way Data Link Connector
(DLC), located on the driver side lower edge of the
instrument panel.
The OCM provides a nominal five volts to both the
pressure sensor of the seat weight bladder beneath
the passenger front seat cushion and to the belt ten-
sion sensor on the passenger front seat belt lower
Fig. 34 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE
(OCM) - TYPICAL
1 - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE
2 - CONNECTOR LOCK TOWER
3 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
4 - MOUNTING TAB (2)
Fig. 35 OCM LOCATION
1 - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM)
2 - LOCK TOWER
3 - LOCK PIN
4 - CONNECTOR
5 - SCREW (2)
6 - BRACKET
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WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(4) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT).
(5) Remove instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove all reusable components from the
upper instrument panel and transfer to the new
instrument panel.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(4) Remove center console bin between front seats.
(5) Remove left front door sill plate using a trim
stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, and gently
prying up on sill plate.
(6) Remove left cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(7) Remove four screws to lower steering column
cover and remove cover.
(8) Unsnap parking brake lever from knee blocker
reinforcement.
(9) Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) from knee
blocker.
(10) Remove screws to knee blocker.
(11) Unsnap left A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(12) Remove three left side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument panel
roll down bolt.
(13) Remove four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.
(14) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off left side upper A-pillar trim.
(15) Remove six screws and two wiring connectors
to lower instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of
center stack.
(16) Remove two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.(17) Remove two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(18) Remove right front door sill plate using a trim
stick or equivalent, and gently prying up on sill
plate.
(19) Remove right cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(20) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on right instrument panel end cap.
(21) Unsnap right A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(22) Remove three right side instrument panel
A-pillar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument
panel roll down bolt.
(23) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off right side upper A-pillar trim.
(24) Open glove box, pinch in sides and roll down
towards floor. With a firm pull, snap glove box door
off hinges and remove.
(25) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
up on rear of instrument panel top cover and then
pull rearward and out.
(26) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off the filler bezel just above the cup holder to expose
the lower screws to center bezel.
(27) Remove two screws and then using a trim
stick or equivalent, gently pry off instrument panel
center bezel.
(28) Remove center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats) and remove bezel.
(29) Slide cup holder assembly from instrument
panel.
(30) Remove nineteen screws to right lower instru-
ment panel trim (glove box surround), unplug glove
box lamp wire connector, and remove panel.
(31) Remove four screws and wiring connectors to
radio and remove radio.
(32) Remove one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(33) Remove four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(34) Remove seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws starting from right of vehicle
and only removing these seven, not all of them.
(35) Remove six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(36) Roll back instrument panel just enough to
increase access to the passenger airbag retaining
bolts at the reinforcement. Lift the instrument panel
up slightly so as not to damage the air distribution to
HVAC unit seal.
(37) Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical
connector. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently
pry electrical connector off of instrument panel rein-
forcement.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
(38) Remove the two passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel cover/pad retaining screws.
(39) Remove the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts.
(40) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument
panel cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag out
from reinforcement and instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
Transfer all reusable components to the new
instrument panel.
(1) Install new Passenger Airbag into instrument
panel.
(2) Install airbag attaching bolts to the instrument
panel.
(a) Torque the two bolts at instrument panel
retainer bosses to 2.7 .5 N´m (24 5 in. lbs.).
(b) Torque the three bolts that attach the pas-
senger airbag to cross-car beam to 10 2 N´m (90
15 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect yellow wire connector to passenger air-
bag and affix connector to instrument panel rein-
forcement with push pins.
(4) Install Instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument panel
cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag up onto
reinforcement and instrument panel.
(2) Install the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts but leave
loose. This will help align the passenger airbag for
the cover/pad fit.
(3) Install the two passenger airbag to instrument
panel cover/pad retaining screws. Torque screws to
2.7 .5 N´m (24 5 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Insure that the instrument panel cover/pad
locator pins are indexed properly at center stack
area prior to reassembly.
(4) Tighten the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts. Torque
bolts to 10 2 N´m (90 15 in. lbs.).(5) Connect the passenger airbag electrical connec-
tor. Install the connector onto the instrument panel
reinforcement with the push-pin fasteners.
(6) Roll the instrument panel forward lifting
slightly so as to seat the instrument panel air distri-
bution duct on top of the HVAC unit properly to
avoid any leaks or damage to the seal.
(7) Install six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(8) Install three right side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and tighten the right instrument
panel roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt
first to align the instrument panel properly.
(9) Install three left side instrument panel A-pillar
retaining bolts and tighten the left instrument panel
roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt first to
align the instrument panel properly.
(10) Install seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws.
(11) Install four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(12) Install one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(13) Install wiring connectors to radio. Install
radio and four retaining screws.
(14) Connect glove box lamp wiring connector and
place right lower instrument panel trim (glove box
surround) into position.
(15) Install nineteen right lower instrument panel
trim (glove box surround) and install panel screws.
(16) Slide cup holder assembly into instrument
panel.
(17) Install center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats).
(18) Install instrument panel center bezel by align-
ing slots and firmly snapping into place.
(19) Install two screws to instrument panel center
bezel.
(20) Align filler bezel above cup holder over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(21) Place instrument panel top cover into position
and firmly snap down rear edge of top cover.
(22) Install glove box. Align hinges, snap into
place, roll glove box upwards and push in sides to
fully install.
(23) Align right side upper A-pillar trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(24) Align right A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(25) Align right instrument panel end cap over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(26) Align right cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(27) Align right front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
(28) Install two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(29) Install two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(30) Connect the two wiring connectors to lower
instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of center stack
and install six screws.
(31) Align left side upper A-pillar trim over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(32) Install four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.
(33) Align left A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(34) Install knee blocker and retaining screws.
(35) Install Data Link Connector (DLC) into bot-
tom of knee blocker.
(36) Align parking brake lever and snap into place
on knee blocker reinforcement.
(37) Install lower steering column cover and four
retaining screws
(38) Align left cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(39) Align left front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(40) Install center console bin between front seats.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
(41) Close hood.
(42) Verify system and vehicle operation.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DISABLED INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) include a Passenger Airbag Disabled
(PAD) indicator (Fig. 40) which is located in the
instrument panel center stack, above the radio. The
PAD indicator is present only in vehicles equipped
with the OCS.The PAD indicator consists of a molded plastic
housing with an integral connector at the back. An
amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the lens
causes the ªPASS AIR BAG OFFº text and icon to
appear silhouetted against an amber field through
the translucent lens when the indicator is illumi-
nated from behind by the LED. The PAD indicator is
available for separate service replacement.
OPERATION
In vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS), the Passenger Airbag Disabled
(PAD) indicator gives an indication when the passen-
ger airbag and seat belt tensioner deployment cir-
cuits are disabled by the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC). The PAD indicator is controlled by
a transistor within the ORC through a hard wired
output based upon ORC programming and electronic
occupant classification messages received by the ORC
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus from the Occupant Classification
Module (OCM). The PAD indicator Light Emitting
Diode (LED) is completely controlled by the ORC.
The LED receives a battery current input on the
fused ignition switch output (RUN/START) circuit.
Therefore, the LED will always be OFF when the
ignition switch is in any position except ON or
START. The LED only illuminates when it is pro-
vided a path to ground by the ORC transistor. The
ORC will turn on the PAD indicator for the following
reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position the PAD indicator is illu-
minated for about six seconds.
²Child Seat Detected Occupant Classifica-
tion Message- Each time the ORC receives a mes-
sage from the OCM indicating a child seat has been
detected in the passenger front seat, the passenger
airbag and seat belt tensioner deployment circuits
are deactivated and the PAD indicator will be illumi-
nated. The indicator remains illuminated until the
ORC receives an occupant classification message
indicating that:
²The passenger front seat is empty.
²The seat is occupied by a load equal to or
greater than a fifth percentile female.
²OR,Until the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position, whichever of these three occurs first.
²Load Less Than Fifth Percentile Female
Occupant Classification Message- Each time the
ORC receives a message from the OCM indicating
that a load less than a fifth percentile female has
been detected in the passenger front seat, the pas-
senger airbag and seat belt tensioner deployment cir-
cuits are deactivated and the PAD indicator will be
illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated until:
Fig. 40 PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED (PAD)
INDICATOR
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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
The SKREES can be diagnosed and any stored DTC's
can be retrieved using a DRBllltscan tool as
described in the appropriate Body Diagnostic Proce-
dures information.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SENTRY KEY
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, refer
to electrical, restraints, warnings, before attempting
component diagnosis or service. Failure to take the
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: The following tests may not prove conclu-
sive in the diagnosis of this system. The most reli-
able, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the
Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
involves the use of a DRBIIITscan tool. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures information.
The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
and the Programmable Communication Interface
(PCI) bus network should be diagnosed using a scan
tool. The scan tool will allow confirmation that the
PCI bus is functional, that the Sentry Key Remote
Entry Module (SKREEM) is placing the proper mes-
sages on the PCI bus, and that the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM) is receiving the PCI bus
messages. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Proce-
dures information, and Wiring Diagrams for complete
circuit descriptions and diagrams.
(1) Check the fuses in the Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the
shorted circuit or component as required and replace
the faulty fuse.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable from the remote terminal. Unplug the
wire harness connector at the SKREEM. Check for
continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the
SKREEM wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not
OK, repair the open circuit to ground as required.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
SKREEM wire harness connector. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the fuse in the
IPM as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/start) circuit cavity of the SKREEM wire
harness connector. If OK, use a scan tool and the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures information tocomplete the diagnosis of the SKREES. If not OK,
repair the open circuit to the fuse in the IPM as
required.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VEHICLE THEFT
SECURITY SYSTEM
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as
pin-out and location views for the various wire har-
ness connectors, splices and grounds. Using a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to the proper Body Diagnos-
tic Procedures information for test procedures.
HOOD AJAR SWITCH -
EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a small flat blade screwdriver, pry trig-
ger switch from the bracket on the left fender well.
(3) Disconnect the hood ajar switch from the wire
connector and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the hood ajar switch to the wire conec-
tor.
(2) Press the hood ajar switch into position on the
bracket located on the left inner fender well.
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(4) Close the hood and check for proper operation.
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY
MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM)
performs the functions of the Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module (SKIM), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Mod-
ule, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System
(previously part of the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).
The SKREEM is located in the same location as
the SKIM was and is mounted the same way. It looks
identical, but has added capabilities.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS)
authenticates an electronically coded Transponder
Key placed into the ignition and sends a valid/invalid
key message to the Powertrain Control Module
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