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 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, Figure, Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- On 3.5RL, slide front seats fully forward and remove front and rear side trim. Remove front and rear door trim and left and right "B" pillar trim panels. Disconnect 2-pin connector between both front seat belt pretensioners and SRS main harness. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, seat belt pretensioner connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- On 3.5RL, unplug side air bag connectors (2-pin) for driver and passenger side impact air bag modules. On driver's side, connector is near front, lower left corner under seat. On passenger's side, connector is near front, lower right corner under seat.
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 lock connector.