Body Control Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the Body Control Module (BCM) to its mounting location (Figure ).
- Align the terminal pins of the BCM connector with the connector on the JB.
- Engage the BCM integral connector into the JB.
- Install the four screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
- Connect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the BCM.
- Reinstall the instrument panel fuse cover to the bottom of the BCM and JB unit. (Refer to FUSE COVER ).
- Connect the battery negative cable.