Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")

CAUTION: After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 3 minutes.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear air duct (A) by removing the mounting bolt.

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Disconnect the connector (B) after pulling the lock lever and remove the airbag system control module (SRSCM) by removing the mounting bolt and nuts.
Tightening torque :

Bolt: 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4kgf.m, 7.9 - 10.1 lbf.ft)

Nut: 6.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.7 - 0.8 kgf.m, 5.0 - 5.7 lb.ft, 60.7 - 69.4 lb.in)

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