Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING
Depowering Procedure
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment and could result in
personal injury.
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Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is
connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the inadvertent deployment of the safety
canopy and risk of personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
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If a seat equipped with a seat-mounted side air bag and/or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) system is being serviced, the SRS must be
depowered.
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a SRS fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
1. Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. At the smart power distribution junction box (SPDJB), located at the RH side of the center console, remove the cover and the restraints control
module (RCM) fuse 32 (10 A) from the SPDJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
4. Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least 30 seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously (no
flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed. If the air bag indicator does not remain lit continuously, remove the correct RCM fuse before
proceeding.
5. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least one minute. See BATTERY DISCONNECT.
WARNING:
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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 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.
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The front impact severity sensor is located on the radiator support bracket.
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The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars.
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The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located on the C-pillar.
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To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to
disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Repowering Procedure
1. Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tool(s) that may have been installed during the repair have been removed from the vehicle and all SRS
components are connected.
2. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON.
3. Install RCM fuses 32 (10 A) into the SJB and close the cover.
WARNING: 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.
4. Connect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT.
WARNING: Be sure that nobody is in the vehicle and that there is no thing blocking or set in front of any air bag module when the
negative battery cable is connected. Failure to follow these instructions may result In personal injury.
5. Prove out the SRS as follows:
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the key back to ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bag
modules installed. The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS fault is present,
the air bag indicator will either:
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fail to light
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remain lit continuously
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flash
