Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
WARNING:
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REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH CHRYSLER MOPAR SPECIFIED REPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY VISUALLY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR
OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
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THE ACM CONTAINS A IMPACT SENSOR WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE AIR-BAGS. TO AVOID
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, NEVER CONNECT ACM ELECTRICALLY TO THE SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE BATTERY IS
CONNECTED.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
2. For a manual transmission, remove shifter knob and boot.
3. Remove the four attaching screws floor console.
4. Remove the four floor shifter mounting nuts.
Airbag Control Module
5. Remove two rear module mounting nuts and remove module.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED NUTS ONLY
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For installation, reverse the above procedures.
1. Position ACM (arrow pointing forward) on center tunnel area mounting studs.
2. Attach the two rear mounting nuts and tighten to 15 to 19 N.m (125 to 160 in. lbs.) torque.
3. DO NOT CONNECT battery negative remote cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.
