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Disabling System

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WARNING: SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to one minute after ignition switch is turned OFF.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  2. Remove key from ignition switch and wait one minute until energy reserve has discharged. Disconnect negative battery cable. System is now disabled.