Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), NEVER REPLACE BOTH THE
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) AND THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AT THE SAME TIME.
IF BOTH REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, REPLACE THE OCM FIRST. THEN PERFORM THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST INCLUDING AN
IGNITION-ON TIME OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE BEFORE REPLACING THE ORC. BOTH THE ORC AND THE OCM STORE OCS
CALIBRATION DATA, WHICH THEY TRANSFER TO ONE ANOTHER DURING THE FIRST MINUTE OF IGNITION-ON TIME
AFTER ONE OF THEM IS REPLACED. IF BOTH MODULES ARE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME, AN IRREVERSIBLE FAULT
WILL BE SET IN BOTH MODULES.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
2. Remove storage bin from instrument panel.
ORC - Remove/Install
3. Remove three bolts holding ORC to floor bracket.
4. Disconnect the wire connectors from the ORC.
5. Remove the ORC from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
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DO NOT INSTALL ORC IF MOUNTING LOCATION IS DEFORMED OR DAMAGED. THIS WILL CAUSE THE ORC TO BE
IMPROPERLY LOCATED AND COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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USE CORRECT SCREWS WHEN INSTALLING THE ORC.
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NEVER REPLACE BOTH THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) AND THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
MODULE (OCM) AT THE SAME TIME. IF BOTH REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, REPLACE ONE, THEN PERFORM THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST BEFORE REPLACING THE OTHER. BOTH THE ORC AND THE OCM STORE OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CALIBRATION DATA, WHICH THEY TRANSFER TO ONE ANOTHER WHEN ONE OF
THEM IS REPLACED. IF BOTH ARE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME, AN IRREVERSIBLE FAULT WILL BE SET IN
BOTH MODULES AND THE OCS MAY MALFUNCTION AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Install the ORC into vehicle.
2. Connect the wire connector to the ORC.
3. Install three bolts holding ORC to floor bracket. Torque bolts to 7.3 - 9.6 Nm (65 to 85 in. lbs.)
4. Install the storage bin onto the instrument panel.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE