Airbag Control Module -J234-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
- Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the Access/Start System Antenna 1 in Vehicle Interior -R138-. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - KEYLESS ACCESS AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM .
-- Equipped on some models: remove the rear air duct. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR ROUTING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION IN VEHICLE INTERIOR .
-- Cut through the carpet connecting piece -1- at the position shown in the illustration -arrow A- using scissors.
-- Remove the nuts -B arrows-.
-- Unclip the control module cover -2- from the threaded pins.
-- Unclip the wiring harness from the cover using the : 80-200 and free it up.
-- Pull the control module cover out from under the carpet and remove it.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
-- Remove the airbag control module -2- from the threaded pins.
-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- by releasing the connector safety catch and opening the securing clip on the connector.