Restraints Control Module (RCM): Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
- 1.WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to health and safety warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- 2.NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current RCM installed. If the current RCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the RCM following the on-screen instructions.
- 3.
Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering
- 4.
Remove the parking brake control. REFER to: Parking Brake Control
Vehicles with direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter
All vehicles
- 9.
- 1.
Depress the locking tab.
- 2.
Pivot the connector position assurance lever back and disconnect the electrical connector.
- 3.
Remove the bolts and the RCM.Torque
: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
- 1.