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RESTRAINTS
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG
CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION
The side airbag system is a safety devise designed
to reduce the risk of fatality or serious injury, caused
by a side impact of the vehicle.
Vehicles equipped with side impact airbags use two
Side Impact Airbag Control Modules (SIACM). One is
located on each respective side body B-pillar. Each
contains an impact sensor that senses a side impact
occurrence. The SIACM communicates with the ORC
via the PCI bus in order to notify the driver of any
potential side airbag system problem.
OPERATION
The impact sensor provides verification of the
direction and severity of the side impact. The right
side SIACM controls the right seat airbag. The left
side SIACM controls the left seat airbag. In the event
of a side impact the appropriate SIACM will send an
electronic signal to its airbag, deploying the airbag.
The
SIACM
communicates
Restraint Controller (ORC) via the PCI bus circuit.
The accelerometer pulses are sent to a micropro-
cessor, which contains a decision algorithm. When an
impact is severe enough to require airbag protection,
the SIACM microprocessor sends a signal to deploy
the side airbag that completes the electrical circuits
to the right or left side airbag. The sensor is cali-
brated for the specific vehicle and reacts to the sever-
ity and direction of the impact.
with
the
Occupant
REMOVAL
NOTE: Diagnose the SIACM using the service/diag-
nostic manual.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable terminal.
(2) Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appro-
priate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior,
B-Pillar Lower Trim, Removal.
(3) Remove the three SIACM retaining screws and
remove the module from the vehicle.
(4) Disconnect the SIACM electrical connector.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE SIACM IF THE
MOUNTING LOCATION IS DEFORMED OR DAM-
AGED.
(1) Connect the SIACM electrical connector.
(2) Place the module in the slot on their respective
B-pillar. Install the three SIACM retaining screws.
Torque screws to 5.7 - 7.9 N·m (50 - 70 lbs.)
CAUTION: Use the correct screws when installing
the SIACM.
(3) Install the lower B-pillar trim on the appropri-
ate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pil-
lar Lower Trim, Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE
CABLE.
REFER
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
RS
TO
ELECTRICAL,
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