PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Side Impact Airbag Control Module
REMOVAL
The removal and installation of the driver and passenger side modules is identical. The orientation of the modules is the only difference (which way
they are tilted).
WARNING: THE MODULES CANNOT BE INTERCHANGED. THEY ARE UNIQUE TO EACH SIDE.
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the capacitor to discharge.
3. Remove the lower seat trim. Locate the connector for the seat airbag which is under the seat on the outboard side, attached to the seat frame.
Disconnect the harness side of the connector. This is to engage the shorting Clips to disable the side impact airbag system.
4. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle.
5. Remove the seat belt retractor (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL).
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SIACM FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS IS SERVICED WITH THE BRACKET AND A
NEW ONE WILL COME WITH THE REPLACEMENT SIACM.
Fig. 26 Side Impact Airbag Control Module Location - Typical
6. Remove the SIACM retaining nuts and ground eyelet.
7. Pull SIACM out of B-pillar.
