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 bolts retaining driver's side air bag to steering wheel. Disconnect driver's side air bag module electrical connector. Attach Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) to vehicle side of air bag electrical connector. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.
To disable passenger's side air bag, open glove box door to fullest extent by pushing in on tabs and releasing door. Remove A/C evaporator duct. Through glove box opening, remove 2 passenger's side air bag module bolts. Disconnect passenger-side air bag electrical connector.
CAUTION: DO NOT handle passenger's side air bag module by grabbing edges of deployment doors.
Carefully remove air bag module by pushing on it from inside instrument panel opening. Place air bag on bench, with trim cover facing up. Attach simulator to air bag terminals on wire harness side of air bag electrical connector. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.