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Disabling System

  1. 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.
  2. To remove driver air bag, remove lower instrument panel steering column cover. Disconnect clockspring electrical connector at base of steering column. Attach Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) to vehicle harness side of air bag electrical connector.
  3. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Release retaining tabs and remove steering wheel rear cover. Remove steering wheel armature nuts and remove armature. Disconnect horn electrical connector. Remove electrical wires from the wire shield retaining clips and position aside. Pry up air bag module backing plate and remove air bag module.
  4. To disable passenger-side air bag, open glove box door. Press glove box sides inward and remove glove box. Through glove box opening, remove 2 air bag module retaining bolts. Pull trim cover away from instrument panel, but do not remove it. Disconnect passenger-side air bag electrical connector.
  5. Carefully remove air bag module and place it on bench, with 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.
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