Disabling & Activating Air Bag System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Suzuki Esteem. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Wait about 10 seconds or more after disabling SRS system before servicing. System maintains SRS system voltage for about 10 seconds. Servicing SRS system before 10 seconds have passed may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.

Ensure front wheels face straight ahead. Turn ignition switch to LOCK. Remove AIR BAG fuse from junction block. See Fig 1 . Remove steering wheel left side cap and disconnect Yellow connector of driver-side air bag module. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Fuse In Junction Block
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Fig 2: Locating Yellow Driver-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from both right and left sides and disconnect Yellow connector of passenger-side air bag module. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Locating Yellow Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connector
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To activate SRS system, turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect driver-side air bag module connector. Connect passenger-side air bag module connector. Install AIR BAG fuse to junction block. Turn ignition switch to ON and ensure AIR BAG indicator flashes 6 times and then turns off.