Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Removing
-- Attach the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS6136 onto the Engine And Transmission Holder VAS6095.
Vehicles with Seat Height Adjustment
-- Bring seat to the uppermost position.
All Vehicles
-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT .
-- Secure the seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS6136.
-- Disconnect the connectors -4- and -5- from the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706- -1-.
-- Remove the screw -2- (1.5 Nm).
-- Remove the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706- -1- from the bracket -3- in direction of -arrow-.
Installing
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
It is necessary to perform a basic setting/coding in "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module -J706- was replaced COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .
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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.