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Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair



AIRBAG ARMING AND DISARMING

WARNING: The airbag control module contains the impact sensor, which enables the system to deploy the airbag. Before attempting to diagnose or service any airbag system or related steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel components, you must disable the airbag system.

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable.
2. Wait at least two minutes for the capacitor to discharge.

WARNING: This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to do this could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.