Air Bag Deactivation/Reactivation Procedures

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove two back cover plugs and remove screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag connector. Remove driver side air bag module from vehicle.

WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.

4. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0011 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
5. Remove passenger side air bag module as outlined. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00012 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of passenger side air bag module.
6. Reconnect positive battery cable.


INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect positive battery cable.

WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED.

2. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-R0011 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
4. Reconnect driver side air bag module.
5. Position driver side air bag module on steering wheel and secure with two screw and washer assemblies (8mm). Tighten screw and washer assemblies to 10.2-13.8 N-m (8-10 lb-ft). Install two back cover plugs.
6. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger side air bag module.
7. Reconnect positive battery cable.