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Disabling System

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute. This is the time required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
  2. Remove nuts and washers retaining driver-side air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector. Attach Air Bag Simulator (Rotunda 105-00010) to air bag connector to simulate air bag.
  3. To disable passenger-side air bag, if equipped, open glove box door. Rotate door all the way down, past its stops. Disconnect passenger-side air bag connector. Attach simulator to air bag terminals on wiring harness side of passenger-side air bag module connector. If testing or vehicle operation is required, connect positive battery cable, then connect negative battery cable.