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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2003300M V6-3.5L VIN MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - RESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRSIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN M
Side Impact Airbag Control Module
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Side Impact Airbag Control Module
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Removal.
4. Disconnect the side impact airbag control module electrical connector.
5. Remove the SIACM retaining screws and remove the module from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the SIACM in B-pillar and install the retaining screws. Torque the screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the SIACM electrical connector.
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Body Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable remote terminal.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
Fig.31 Siacm Position/Orientation:
3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim from the appropriate side of the vehicle. Refer to Body, Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Removal.
4. Disconnect the side impact airbag control module electrical connector.
5. Remove the SIACM retaining screws and remove the module from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the SIACM in B-pillar and install the retaining screws. Torque the screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
2. Connect the SIACM electrical connector.
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to Body Interior, B-Pillar Lower Trim, Installation.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.