Disabling Air Bag System
- Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's wheels (front tires) are pointing straight ahead.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove key.
- Remove "A/B" fuse from fuse box.
- Remove steering column cover and disconnect yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination switch assembly as follows.
- Release locking of lock slider (2).
- After unlocked, disconnect connector.
- Remove grove box from instrument panel and disconnect yellow connector (3) for passenger air bag as follows.
- Release locking of lock slider (2).
- After unlocked, disconnect connector.
- If equipped with side-air bag (inflator) module, disconnect yellow connector of side-air bag (inflator) module under front seat cushion (4).
- Release locking of lock slider (2).
- After unlocked, disconnect connector.
- If equipped with side curtain-air bag (inflator) module, remove quarter inner trim and disconnect black connector (5) of side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.
- Unlock button (6).
- With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
NOTE:
With "A/B" fuse removed and ignition switch ON, "AIR BAG" warning lamp will be ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate air bag system malfunction.