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Adaptive Damping Module [Convertible]





Adaptive Damping Module

Removal

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2
WARNING: Make sure that sufficient time has elapsed after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s), before commencing work on the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
3 Remove the RH roll over protection unit. For additional information, refer to Roll Over Protection Unit Service and Repair




4 Remove the active damping module.
- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

Installation
1 Install the active damping module.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
2 Install the RH roll over protection unit. For additional information, refer to Roll Over Protection Unit Service and Repair
3 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery