Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Side Impact Airbag Control Module
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT
IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO
DEPLOY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT
CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF A SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS
ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
1. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the lower B-pillar trim.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
3. Remove the lower trim from the inside of the B-pillar.
Fig.44 Side Impact Airbag Control Module Remove/Install
4. Disconnect the body wire harness connector for the Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM) from the module connector receptacle.
5. Disengage the body wire harness retainer from the tab on the SIACM mounting bracket.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the SIACM mounting bracket to the sill panel at the base of the B-pillar.
7. Remove the SIACM and its mounting bracket from the sill panel as a unit.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
-
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT
IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
