Disabling Air Bag System
- Obtain radio anti-theft code from vehicle owner and write down preset radio frequencies. Ensure ignition is OFF. Disconnect negative battery cable and then positive battery cable. Wait at least 3 MINUTES.
- Remove access panel from under steering wheel. Disconnect 2-pin connector between driver-side air bag and cable reel. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- Remove glove box. Disconnect 2-pin connector between passenger-side air bag and SRS main harness. See Figure and Figure, Figure, Figure or Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector half power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
NOTE:
To reconnect SRS connector, push sleeve-side connector half toward pawl-side connector half without touching sleeve. As connector halves are pressed together pawl will push sleeve back. When connector halves are completely connected, pawl will release spring-loaded sleeve and connector will lock.