Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SWITCH







Removal and Installation

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 restraints control module (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.

Vehicles with consolette tray
2. If not equipped with a high-series floor console, remove the consolette mat.
3. Remove the 4 screws and remove the utility tray.

Vehicles with instrument panel ash receptacle
4. Remove the instrument panel ash receptacle.







5. Remove the ash receptacle bracket.
1 Remove the 4 retaining bolts (2 shown).
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

2 Remove the ash receptacle bracket.

All vehicles
6. Remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch cover.
7. Remove the 2 PAD switch screws.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the PAD switch.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Repower the system.