[V8] KD, KF recalls

[Korn, Bob]

If I remember correctly, you can remove the trim panel under the
steering wheel and have side access to this module.  Much easier than
center console, in my opinion.

Bob
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Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 10:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [V8] KD, KF recalls

You might be thinking about the "power supply" box under the rear seat.
This
gets deleted with the new control box (which is in the center console).
The power supply btw is just a big capacitor in a metal box.

Your experience seems to confirm that the center console does have to
come out.
It is easy to do right if you are not an incompetent chimp, easy to do
wrong if
you are. It takes patience and time to do it right - something the new
kid at
the dealer probably does not have.

Dave

Quoting urq <urq at pacbell.net>:

> ... been a while, but ISTR the V8 was a bit more complicated than that
...
> pretty sure the car originally had two separate boxes for the airbag,
which
> were integrated into a single module for the recall ...
>
> I know that when I took #344 in they indicated that there was
something
> special about that particular VIN ... took the dealer 3 tries to
finally get
> it done ... I even got to have a rental car for a couple days ... *for
an
> airbag recall!*  This was the time that all their messing around
damaged the
> antenna lead for the rear window mounted antenna ...
>
> Steve B
> San Jose, CA (USA)
>
>
> > The Air Bag Module is located under the radio/climate control stuff
in the
> > center console. If I remember, you need to remove the whole center
console
> > to
> > replace it. Not exactly a simple job, but a reasonably alert chimp
should
> > be
> > able to complete it successfully. If you wanted to make sure to get
it
> > done
> > correctly and on time, show up with the center console removed for
them.
> > You
> > could also verify part numbers and such before you go there.
>
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