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Diagnostic Disabling Procedure

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This procedure should only be used when performing diagnostics on air bag system.

  1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming. Move and tilt front seats highest and most rearward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Also, disconnect any auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F395) to both upper clockspring connectors (in place of air bag module). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  .
  3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F395) to passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
  4. Access and disconnect right front seat belt pretensioner connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088) to harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector (in place of pretensioner).
  5. Access and disconnect left front seat belt pretensioner connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088) to harness side of left front seat belt pretensioner connector (in place of pretensioner). Connect negative battery cable.
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