Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SWITCHRemoval
WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- A repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
Early build vehicles with utility tray
2. Remove the cup holders.
3. Release the clips and remove the utility tray.
Late build vehicles with utility tray
4. If not equipped with high-series floor console, remove the consolette mat.
5. Remove the screws and remove the utility tray.
All vehicles
6. Remove the instrument panel ash receptacle.
7. Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
1 Remove the retaining bolts.
2 Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
8. Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch electrical connector.
9. Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch cover.
10. Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch.
1 Remove the retaining screws.
2 Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch.
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the PAD switch.
1 Position the PAD switch to the instrument panel finish panel.
2 Install the screws.
2. Install the PAD switch cover.
3. Connect the PAD switch electrical connector.
4. Position the ash receptacle bracket. Install the screws.
Vehicles without high-series floor console
5. Install the utility tray.
All vehicles
6. Repower the system.