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 column opening lower finish panel screws. Position parking brake release assembly aside. Pull top of finish panel to release clips and remove panel. Remove steering column opening lower reinforcement bolts and reinforcement. Remove left lower instrument panel insulator pin-type retainers. Remove courtesy light from insulator. Slide and remove left lower instrument panel insulator out of front retaining bracket.
3. Push in on retaining tab and disconnect clockspring electrical connector, located at base of steering column. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) to harness side of clockspring electrical connector. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  . Remove passenger-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect 2 Air Bag Simulators (418-F395) to passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of dual-stage air bag).
4. Connect negative battery cable. Move and tilt front seats to highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
   CAUTION: Removing side air bag bridge resistor can cause low resistance fault. AIR BAG warning light illumination and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may result. Some models are not equipped with side air bags. Side air bag bridge resistors are installed in place of side air bags on these models. Do not remove side air bag bridge resistors unless directed.
5. On models equipped with side air bags, push in tab on right side air bag module under-seat connector and disconnect connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) on harness side of side air bag module connector. Repeat procedure for left side air bag module.
6. On all models, remove right B-pillar lower trim panel. Push in on release tab, disconnect right seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) on harness side of pretensioner electrical connector. Repeat procedure for left seat belt pretensioner.
7. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable SRS devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable.