Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery
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Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
Disconnect the DAB, PAB, SAB, CAB and BPT connectors.
Remove the center console (Refer to CONSOLE ).
Disconnect the SRSCM harness connector (A) from the SRSCM (B).

Fig 2: Identifying SRSCM Harness Connector And SRSCM
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Remove the SRSCM mounting bolts (A) from the SRSCM and pull out the SRSCM from the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying SRSCM Mounting Bolts And SRSCM
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Tightening Torque (SRSCM Mounting Bolt):

8-10 N.m (5.9-7.4 lb.ft)