Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
before attempting any Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) diagnosis or service. The ORC contains a rollover sensor, which
enables the system to deploy the side SRS components in the event of a vehicle rollover event. If an ORC is accidentally rolled
during service while still connected to battery power, the side SRS components will deploy. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or
service. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, a technician trained in proper HEV service
safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from the high voltage battery pack. This is the only sure
way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
system, a technician trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from
the high voltage battery pack. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, never strike or drop the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), as it can damage the impact
sensor or affect its calibration. The ORC contains the impact sensor, which enables the system to deploy the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) components. If an ORC 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 SRS component deployment.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, a technician
trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from the high voltage battery pack. Wait
two minutes for the system capacitors to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the center console from the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Console/Service
and Repair/Floor Console - Removal.
3. Disconnect the two body wire harness connectors (1) from the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (2) connector receptacles located on the
forward facing side of the module. To disconnect the wire harness connectors from the ORC, depress the release tab and lift the lever arm on each
connector.
4. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the ORC to the ORC bracket (4) that is welded onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel.
5. Remove the ORC from the floor panel transmission tunnel.
