Airbag Disarming and Arming Procedures
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be disarmed prior to disconnecting any electrical connectors or servicing any system components or items located near SRS electrical connectors. SRS electrical wiring can be identified by its yellow outer protective coating. To disarm the SRS, proceed as follows:1. Obtain five-digit radio theft protection code number.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then the positive cable.
Fig. 1 Driver Air Bag Disarming:
3. After disconnecting cables, wait at least three minutes with ignition turned Off before disconnecting any SRS electrical connectors. This will allow air bag system back-up circuit capacitor to discharge.
4. Remove steering wheel access panel and disconnect electrical connector located between air bag and cable reel, Fig. 1
5. Remove glove compartment and access panel.
Fig. 4 Passenger Air Bag Disarming:
6. Disconnect front passenger air bag 3-P connector from SRS main harness and connect red short connector, Fig. 4.
Fig. 12 Fuse Panel/SRS Connector:
7. Using thin blade screwdriver, lift SRS to under-instrument panel fuse connector lid, Fig. 12, then press tab down and slide connector out.
8. Reverse procedure to reactivate system, noting following:
a. Slide harness electrical connector onto fuse panel connections until it clicks, then close connector lid.
b. Ensure all red short connectors have been removed and placed in their holders.
c. Prior to connecting battery ground and positive cables, ensure all supplemental restraint system electrical connectors have been properly connected.
d. After battery cables have been connected, turn ignition switch to On position. SRS indicator lamp should light for approximately six seconds. If lamp does not light or remains on longer than six seconds, a system malfunction is indicated. Refer to Testing and Inspection / ProceduresInitial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
e. Turn radio control to On. When word Code appears on display panel, enter five-digit theft protection code number.