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Cruise Control: Service Precautions

WARNING: On models with passenger side airbag, both airbags modules must be disconnected to properly disarm system.

DISARMING
1. Disconnect negative, then positive battery cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply to discharge.
3. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver airbag module to the steering wheel.
4. Disconnect driver airbag module connector.
5. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent, to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
6. On models with passenger side airbag, remove passenger airbag as follows:
a. Remove righthand instrument panel lower moulding.
b. Remove righthand instrument cluster finish panel retaining screws, then the panel.
c. Remove righthand register applique retaining screws, then the applique.
d. Remove cluster finish panel retaining screws, then the panel.
e. Open glove compartment, press sides inward and lower glove compartment to floor.
f. Working through glove compartment opening, remove two front airbag module retaining screws.
g. Remove two rear airbag module retaining screws, then disconnect electrical connector and remove airbag module.
7. Install a second Rotunda Airbag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent, on vehicle airbag harness connector.
8. Connect battery cables.

ARMING
1. Disconnect negative, then positive battery cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove airbag simulator from vehicle harness at top of steering column.
4. Connect driver airbag connector.
5. Position driver airbag on steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies.
6. On models with passenger side airbag, remove airbag simulator from vehicle harness connector.
7. Install passenger airbag as follows:
a. Connect electrical connector to airbag module and position module in instrument panel.
b. Install two rear retaining screws.
c. Install two front retaining screws.
d. Return glove compartment to correct position, then install instrument cluster finish panel.
e. Install righthand register applique.
f. Install instrument panel lower moulding.
8. Connect battery cables.
9. Verify system operation by placing ignition switch in RUN position and noting air bag warning lamp operation. Indicator lamp should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn OFF.