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Connecting the Short Connectors

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always connect the protective short connections on the driver's and passenger's airbag connectors before working near any SRS wiring.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Connect the short connectors (RED):

Wiring Precautions:





Driver's Side:
- Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.
- Disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

Front Passenger's Side:
- Remove the glove box damper and then remove the glove box.

Wiring Precautions (Cont'd):





- Disconnect the 3-P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.