Removal and Replacement

RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM)

Diagnostic Tool, Restraint System:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) has been involved in a collision in which the center tunnel area has been damaged, inspect the mounting and bracket for deformation. If damaged, the RCM must be replaced whether or not the air bags have deployed. In addition, make sure the area of the RCM mounting is restored to its original condition.
- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Prepare the vehicle for restraints control module (RCM) removal.

1 WARNING:
- To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
- Please refer to the appropriate component or system to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
- The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
- To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.


2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.







2. Remove the right hand restraints control module (RCM) bracket retaining bolt.
1 Position the carpet back at the right hand side of the instrument panel (I/P) center support bracket.
2 Remove the RCM bracket retaining bolt.







3. Remove the RCM with bracket.
1 Position the carpet back at the left hand side of the I/P center support bracket.
2 Disengage the RCM electrical connector locking clip.
3 Disconnect the RCM electrical connector.
4 Remove the two retaining bolts.
5 Remove the RCM with bracket.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.







1. WARNING: The tightening torque of the air bag restraints control module (RCM) retaining bolts is critical for correct system operation.

Connect the RCM.
1 Position the RCM.
2 Install the bolts.
3 Connect the RCM electrical connector.
4 Slide and engage the RCM electrical connector locking clip.
5 Reposition the carpet.







2. Install the RCM.
1 Install the bolt.
2 Reposition the carpet.

3. Connect the battery ground cable.
4. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
5. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
6. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.

1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

2 WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure