Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
- To disable air bag system, ensure ignition is off. Disconnect negative battery cable from stud on strut tower. Wait at least 2 minutes after disconnecting negative battery cable before working on vehicle, as reserve capacitor in air bag system must be fully discharged.
- To activate air bag system, reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition on. Observe operation of AIR BAG warning light on instrument panel.
- AIR BAG warning light should come on for 10 seconds and then go off. If AIR BAG warning light fails to come on, or remains on for more than 10 seconds, a problem exists in air bag system. System should be checked. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.