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Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Service and Repair




Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator

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NOTE: The Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator is part of the hazard switch/traction control switch assembly.

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Ignition must be OFF when disconnecting the PAD indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

Turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.

MKX

2. Remove the console shifter bezel.

3. Remove the center finish console panel.

4. Remove the 2 retainers from the power point/storage bin.

All vehicles

5. Pull and release the instrument panel center finish panel.

6. Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector.

7. Release the 4 tabs (2 upper and 2 lower) on the PAD indicator and remove it from the instrument panel center finish panel.





8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.