Diagnostics Disabling Procedure
This procedure should only be used when performing air bag system diagnostics.
- Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-037) to clockspring side of upper clockspring connector (in place of air bag module). See Figure.
- Remove glove box and disconnect passenger-side air bag module harness connectors. See DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-138) to vehicle harness side of passenger-side air bag module connectors.
- Disconnect left-side air bag module harness connector located under left front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of left-side air bag module connector (in place of air bag module). Disconnect right-side air bag module harness connector located under right front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of right-side air bag module connector.
- On models equipped with front seat belt buckle pretensioners, disconnect left front seat belt pretensioner harness connector located under left front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of left front seat belt pretensioner connector. Disconnect right front seat belt pretensioner harness connector located under right front seat. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector.
- On models equipped with front seat belt retractor pretensioners, access left front seat belt pretensioner and disconnect pretensioner harness connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of left front seat belt pretensioner connector. Access right front seat belt pretensioner and disconnect pretensioner harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-139) to vehicle harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector. On all models, reconnect negative battery cable.