Where is the airbag control module located?
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Safety airbag control modules are generally located in front of the gear shift lever or beneath it. Below are detailed introductions to relevant content: Introduction: Containers equipped with airbag systems are marked with "Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System", abbreviated as SRS, which translates directly to "Auxiliary Inflatable Restraint System" in Chinese. Its purpose is to reduce the severity of occupant injuries, prevent secondary collisions during accidents, or avoid occupants being thrown from their seats in dangerous situations such as vehicle rollovers. Removal Method: First, disconnect the plug of the airbag control module on the right side by pressing the white locking tab. Once unlocked, the plug can be removed. The plug on the left side is removed following the same steps. Use a 10# tool to remove the black fixing screw. Use a 10# tool to remove the black fixing nut at the upper right corner. Use a 10# tool to remove the black fixing nut at the upper left corner.
The location of the airbag control module is actually quite particular. Last time when my airbag warning light came on and I took the car to the repair shop, the mechanic lifted the passenger seat carpet and found a black box the size of a cigarette pack under the dashboard. He said most vehicles hide it there because it needs to be close to the center console for wiring convenience. The most interesting part is how different brands handle it differently: German cars prefer to tuck it in the gearshift lever base interlayer, American pickups often install it on the side of the steering column, while Japanese MPVs favor placing it in the gap behind the glove box. A friend at a modification shop told me this component is particularly afraid of water - if the carpet isn't completely dry during car washing, it can easily burn the circuit board. If you really need to handle it, remember to disconnect the battery first, otherwise the airbag might accidentally deploy.
