Component Replacement Disabling Procedure

This procedure should only be used when replacing air bag system components.

1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
2. Remove steering wheel access cover. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle harness side of clockspring electrical connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  .
3. Open glove box past its stops. Through glove box opening, disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to harness side of passenger-side air bag connector (in place of air bag).
4. Remove left seat belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector from bracket under front seat. Disconnect pretensioner electrical connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to harness side of pretensioner electrical connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for right pretensioner.
5. On models equipped with side air bags, reach under left front seat and disconnect left side air bag module electrical connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F470) to vehicle harness side of left side air bag electrical connector. Repeat procedure for right side air bag module.
6. On all models, connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  under . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.