Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the center bezel (1) from the instrument panel.
3. From the back of the center bezel, remove the three screws (2) that secure the passenger airbag on/off switch and face plate unit (3) to the back of the bezel.
4. Remove the passenger airbag on/off switch and face plate from the center bezel as a unit.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the passenger airbag on/off switch and face plate unit (3) to the back of the center bezel (1).
2. Install and tighten the three screws (2) that secure the passenger airbag on/off switch face plate to the back of the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in.lbs.).
3. Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
4. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test procedure should be performed following service of any supplemental restraint system component.