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Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

Before Servicing:




Before Servicing:




Before Servicing
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than one minute to allow the backup power supply to deplete its stored power.
3. Remove the undercover and lower panel on the driver- side.
4. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.
5. Remove the glove compartment.
6. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

After Servicing:




After Servicing
1. Connect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for 4-8 seconds and then goes off.