Tribute DX 2WD L4-2.0L (2001)
7. Attach the air bag to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
9. Attach the air bag to the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
Vehicles with side air bags
10. Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
11. Attach the air bag to the passenger seat side air bag floor electrical connector.
All vehicles
12. Disconnect the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
13. Attach the air bag to the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
Vehicles with side air bags
14. Disconnect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
15. Attach the air bag to the driver seat side air bag floor electrical connector.
All vehicles
16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
17. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS - AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS).
18. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
19. Position the carpet back at the right-hand side of the center tunnel area under the instrument panel.
20. Remove the right-hand side restraint control module (RCM) retaining bolts.
21. Position the carpet back at the left-hand side of the center tunnel area under the instrument panel.
22. Remove the RCM.
1. Slide and disengage the two RCM electrical connector locking clips.
2. Push down to pivot the RCM electrical connector tabs and pull out to disconnect.
3. Remove the retaining bolt.
4. Remove the RCM.
Installation
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
