Air Bag Deactivation/Reactivation Procedures
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
3. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
4. Remove two back cover plugs and remove screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag connector. Remove driver side air bag module from vehicle. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up.
5. Remove passenger side air bag module. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of passenger side air bag module.
6. Reconnect positive battery cable.
7. Reconnect battery ground cable.
REACTIVATION PROCEDURE
WARNING: The air bag simulator must be removed and the air bag reconnected when the system is reactivated.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
3. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
4. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
5. Reconnect driver side air bag module.
6. Position driver side air bag module on steering wheel and secure with two screw and washer assemblies (8 mm). Tighten screw and washer assemblies to 10.2-13.8 N-m (8-10 lb-ft). Install two back cover plugs.
7. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger side air bag module as outlined.
8. Reconnect positive battery cable.
9. Reconnect battery ground cable.
10. Prove out system.