Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Reactivation Procedures

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING:
^ THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.


2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the air bag Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness connector at the top of the steering column.
4. Install the driver air bag module.

WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.

5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness connector at the passenger air bag module.
6. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
8. Prove out the system.