Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Service and Repair

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator









Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

Turn the key off and wait at least one minute.

2. NOTICE: Use a non-marring tool to pry on the component. Failure to do so will cause damage to the component.

Pry upward on the upper storage compartment to release the 11 retaining clips.

3. Disengage the locking tabs and remove the PAD indicator.

4. Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Prove out the SRS as follows:
Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition back to ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If a SRS fault is present, the air bag warning indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from OFF to the ON position. This is the time required for the RCM to complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all continuous DTCs from the RCM and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM).