SAM Cab 54.

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General Information

General Information
The SAM Cab is an integrated electronic control unit
(ECU). The SAM Cab is the vehicle power distribu-
tion module that manages the cab electrical func-
tions. The SAM Cab communicates with the other
ECUs in the Cascadia using the CAN databus.
Fuses and relays are located on the top side of the
SAM Cab inside the vehicle. Access is achieved by
removing the glove compartment and the protective
shields.
When a SAM Cab is replaced it must be repro-
grammed with the specific parameters for the vehicle
in which it is being installed. Use ServiceLink or Di-
agnosticLink to download and program the param-
eters for the SAM Cab.
All the ECUs on the CAN databus must be at com-
patible versions of software for data communication
to occur properly. When a SAM Cab is replaced, use
ServiceLink or DiagnosticLink to determine if the
SAM Chassis, MSF, and CGW are all communicating
at compatible versions of software. Use ServicePro®
to get the current service bulletin information for any
updates to Cascadia software versions.

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SAM Cab 54.01
Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Apply the parking brakes and chock the tires.
2. Disconnect the batteries.
3. On the passenger-side of the vehicle on the
upper frontwall, gently pull the rain tray drain
tube from the rain tray.
4. Reach up into the area behind the HVAC ducting
and disconnect the 4 lever lock connectors from
the "nosepiece" of the SAM cab.
5. Disconnect the positive and negative power
cables from the SAM.
6. From inside the cab, remove the lower dash
panel and the glove box. Refer to Section 60.06.
7. Carefully remove the drip shields. Avoid flexing
the joint on the large drip shield covering the
SAM cab.
10. Slide the SAM Cab forward, then up and out of
the vehicle.
Installation
1. Transfer any relays from the old SAM Cab.
2. Slide the new SAM cab in the glove compart-
ment opening and align the mounting tabs into
the bracket.
3. Check that no wires are pinched between the
SAM and the frontwall. Then, install the three
mounting fasteners to secure the SAM cab.
4. Position the drip shield on the forward edge of
the SAM cab. Make sure the lower edge is for-
ward of the connector area of the SAM cab See
Fig. 2.
3

8. Disconnect the four connectors on the lower

side, and all the connectors on the upper side of 1
SAM Cab. Mark these to insure proper installa-
tion. 2
9. Remove the three fasteners that secure the SAM
Cab to the mounting plate. See Fig. 1.

2
4

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1. Plastic Drip Shield
2. Tie Strap
3. Dash Support Bracket
4. SAM Cab

Fig. 2, Drip Shield Installation

5. Connect the connectors in the SAM. Shape the

drip loops in the harnesses on the right side of
the SAM so the lower part of the loop is below
1 1 the right edge of the SAM. The drip loops are
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1. Forward Mounting 2. Rear Mounting Bolt cab.
Bolts
6. Install the SAM cover shield and the angle shield
on the right edge of the cover shield. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 1, SAM Cab Mounting Bolts
Make sure that any wiring such as antenna
cables are routed above these shields.

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Removal and Installation

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1. Drip Shield
2. Angle Shield

Fig. 3, Drip Shield Installed

7. Install the glove compartment and the lower dash

panel. Refer to Section 60.06 .
8. From the engine compartment, install the positive
and negative power cables and the four leverlock
connectors.
9. Install the rain tray drain tube.
10. Connect the batteries.
11. Remove the chocks from the tires
NOTE: The SAM Cab must be programmed (up-
dated) whenever it is removed from the vehicle
and then reinstalled.
12. Flash the SAM Cab with the parameters appli-
cable to the vehicle. Refer to Subject 110 for
more information.

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SAM Cab 54.01
Programming the SAM Cab

Programming the SAM Cab If the SAM Cab is still programmed with the original
software version, it is also possible to select "Reset
to Factory Settings."
When the SAM Cab is programmed, both the appli-
cation software and parameters are updated in the Refer to in the for more information.
SAM Cab.
In most cases it is only necessary to update the SAM
Cab as a last resort if the SAM Cab is suspected of
being faulty. This is to confirm that the problem is
hardware-related.
In all other situations, it is only necessary to "Reset
Parameters."

Using ServiceLink
Programming
The SAM Cab can be programmed in ServiceLink
using the SAM Cab "Flashing" Tab. See the for more
information.

Reset Parameters
SAM Cab parameters can be reset in ServiceLink
using the SAM Cab "Parameters" tab. Selecting
"Reset to Current Host" applies the appropriate pa-
rameters to the SAM Cab for the affected vehicle.
If the SAM Cab is still programmed with the original
software version, it is also possible to select "Reset
to Factory Settings."
NOTE: Pay particular attention to the first "NO-
TICES" screen when opening ServiceLink. This
screen contains details about flashing, and ap-
plying reference parameters to the SAM Cab.

Using DiagnosticLInk
Programming
The SAM Cab can be programmed in DiagnosticLink
using the "Program Device" tab. Select "Update De-
vice Software."

Reset Parameters
SAM Cab parameters can be reset in DiagnosticLink
using the "Program Device" tab. Select "Replace De-
vice Settings with Server Configuration." Selecting
"Latest" settings applies the appropriate parameters
to the SAM Cab for the affected vehicle.

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