Disabling System
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
- Remove 4 nut assemblies retaining driver-side air bag to steering wheel. Disconnect driver-side air bag module electrical connector. Attach Air Bag Simulator (Rotunda 105-00010) to air bag connector to simulate air bag.
- To disable passenger-side air bag, remove instrument panel lower right molding.
- Open glove box door, press glove box sides inward and remove glove box. Through glove box opening, remove 2 air bag module screws. Disconnect passenger-side air bag electrical connector.
- Carefully remove air bag module and place it on bench, trim cover facing up. Attach simulator to air bag terminals on wiring harness side of passenger-side air bag module electrical connector. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.