How to Disable Electrical System

Disabling 12-Volt Power

The following sequence is recommended for disabling the 12-volt electrical system. This includes power to the airbag system.

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position OR if the ignition key is not accessible, remove the 30 amp ignition maxi fuse (green) located in an underhood fuse block.



2. Disconnect or cut BOTH 12v negative (-) battery cables.
3. Verify tachometer needle is pointing to OFF.

WARNING: WAIT a minimum of 10 seconds to allow any undeployed airbag reserve energy to dissipate.

Note: Since one of the 12v negative (-) cables is partially hidden from view, it is best to disconnect the cables from the terminal or cut the cables near the terminal as illustrated.

36-Volt Electrical System



Do NOT cut the blue intermediate voltage (36v) cable, because there is a higher arc potential.

The previous section, Disabling 12-Volt Power, demonstrated how to eliminate current flow on the 12-volt electrical system. Following that procedure will also reduce the 36-volt current flow to a low level in the blue intermediate voltage (36v) cable. No further action is required.

Note: Cutting the blue cable may result in an arc hazard.