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Occupant Classification Module: Removal

WARNING: 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 (Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM ). 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 cause personal injury or death.
Fig 1: Harness Connectors
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  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. Reach under the front edge of the passenger front seat cushion to access and disconnect the two harness connectors (3) from the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) (4).
  3. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the OCM to the OCM bracket (1).
  4. Remove the OCM from under the passenger front seat.