Passenger Side Airbag -- All
Using a DRB scan tool, follow The service manual procedure for Airbag System Diagnosis and Testing to resolve any active or stored faults prior to initiating deactivation sequence.Note:
If vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Airbag Disable Switch, STOP! DO NOT perform the following deactivation sequence. Rather, use the switch to disable the passenger airbag.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and isolate.
2. Wait two minutes for the energy reserve capacitor to discharge before proceeding.
3. Locate and disconnect the yellow squib connector (2-way or 4-way as applicable) from the passenger airbag. See Service Manual if necessary.
4. Install the passenger airbag deactivation jumper to the control module side of the wire harness.
5. Ensure that the jumper is fully seated by checking the locking tabs of the wire harness.
6. Tie strap or tape back wiring harness to make sure that wiring does not buzz, squeak, rattle, or rub against any surface that may damage the wiring harness or jumper.
7. Connect negative battery cable.
8. Turn ignition key to the run position, ensure airbag warning lamp goes out after approximately eight seconds. Note: NS/GS/LH/LHS/PL/JA/JX/XJ/TJ, if driver airbag is deactivated, airbag warning lamp will REMAIN ON.
9. Install double sided "PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED" label on inside surface of passenger door window within 2" of lower rear corner.
10. Install the small yellow "PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED" label on lower half of driver side B-pillar.
11. Install "WARNING: PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED..." label onto face of owners manual.
Note:
Discard any unused extra labels supplied in package.
12. Reactivate by reversing the above procedure.
13. If vehicle is equipped with a driver airbag that is to remain activated, verify system integrity by following the service manual procedure for Airbag System Diagnosis and Testing using a DRB scan tool.