Disabling Air Bag System (ECHO)
- Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to servicing vehicle or deactivate radio anti-theft function before disconnecting vehicle battery.
- Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.
- Remove steering column lower cover. See Figure. Disconnect driver air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Figure.
- Remove glove box. Unplug passenger air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, accessible through glove box opening. See Figure. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together
- Unplug left and right seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connectors. On 4-door models, remove front and rear door scuff plates, and center pillar lower trim for access to seat belt pretensioners. On 2-door models, remove door scuff plates and door opening trim (rear section only). Remove rear seat cushion and seat back. Remove rear quarter trim panel.