Tribute ES 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
3. Disconnect the driver air bag electrical connector.
7. Attach the air bag to the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
8. Disconnect the driver seat safety belt buckle pretensioner and side air bag electrical connectors.
9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tools to the driver seat floor electrical connectors.
1. Attach the air bag to the safety belt buckle pretensioner floor electrical connector.
2. Attach the air bag to the side air bag floor electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the passenger seat safety belt buckle pretensioner and side air bag electrical connectors.
11. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tools to the passenger seat floor electrical connectors.
1. Attach the air bag to the safety belt buckle pre- tensioner floor electrical connector.
2. Attach the air bag to the side air bag floor electrical connector.
12. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
13. 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).
14. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
15. Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL.
16. Remove the side crash sensor.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the side crash sensor.
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.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: 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 supplemental restraint system (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.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle workshop manual to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries
and power supplies (if equipped).
WARNING: The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could