Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
WARNING:
Wait about 10 seconds or more after disabling SIR system before servicing. System maintains SIR system voltage for about 10 seconds. Servicing SIR 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 position. Remove AIR BAG fuse from junction block. Remove steering wheel left side cap and disconnect Yellow connector of driver-side air bag module. See Fig 1.
- Pull out glove box while pushing stoppers from both right and left sides and disconnect Yellow connector of passenger-side air bag module. See Fig 2.
- To activate SIR 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 position and ensure AIR BAG indicator flashes 7 times and then turns off.