Disabling System
- Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove ignition key.
- Remove AIR BAG or AIR BAG-IG fuse. On Esteem and Swift, fuse is in fuse block located above left kick panel. On Grand Vitara and Vitara, there is a single fuse (15-amp) located in an the air bag harness, behind lower left edge of driver's side knee bolster. Wait at least 10 SECONDS before working on vehicle.
- On Esteem and Swift, remove left side cap from steering wheel. Release locking lever and disconnect Yellow connector for driver's air bag module.
- On Grand Vitara and Vitara, locate Yellow 2-pin connector behind lower edge of driver's side knee bolster (below steering column). Disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector for driver's air bag module.
- On all models, pull out glove box while pushing in both right and left sides. Release locking lever and disconnect Yellow connector for passenger's air bag module (located in glove box opening).