I had to pull the center console/arm rest back, the plastic around the shifter I had to take off, and undo the cup holders area, couple of small panels near where your feet go. It sounds like a lot but the hardest part is figuring out where it all screws together, once you know how it goes together ...

It is located on the floor in front of the shifter under the dash

It isn't too bad. Hardest part is getting enough of the center console out to access it. From start to finish it probably took 1.5 to 2 hours very roughly.

That did it! No reprogramming necessary. Replaced the air bag computer and the code 43 is gone. Had to take out a good bit of the middle console to get to the air bag computer. I used a new Toyota part, $300 cheaper than the same Pontiac part. Hopefully someone else can save themselves $780. It cost...

Tim, don't worry about it. I used a procedure from an earlier Toyota Matrix I found on the web. The connector on the airbag indicator lamp was different, found a diagram of it though. I ran through the diagnostic, wiring is good as is the indicator lamp, must be the main airbag computer. Just ordere...

Tim, thanks for the response. I updated my sig and profile with that info. Vibe has been good to me, except for the airbag light. Been staring at it for years, was hoping latest clock spring recall would fix it, but of course not. I've done a lot of work on cars over the years, when I got the $900 b...

I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. I am getting the B1660/43 code for the airbag. Was wondering if anyone had the pages out of the service manual to help me track down fixing the issue. Didn't feel like spending the $200 for the repair manual, anyone know where I can find it for a more reasonable price? I ...