Deactivating Driver Side Airbag

1. Connect PDU and check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. If DTCs are present, diagnose and repair faults separately as necessary prior to deactivation.

3. Disconnect the PDU and switch the ignition key off.

4. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 1 minute to allow the backup power supply of the diagnostic module to discharge.

5. Remove the drivers side underscuttle/kneebolster.





6. Remove the drivers airbag connector AB7 from bracket (Illustration 2.)

7. Disconnect connector AB7 forward of the yellow sheath.

8. Install the airbag shunt on the vehicle harness side of connector AB7.

9. Secure the shunt via the push pin to the bracket.

10. Install blanking plug or tape over the airbag connector.

11. Secure the airbag connector to the vehicle harness using a tie strap.

12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

13. Turn the ignition on and allow the Airbag/SRS to complete the self test.

14. Connect PDU and check for DTCs.

15. If DTCs present repair as necessary with the exception of airbag replacement. If no DTCs are present, reinstall the underscuttle/ kneebolster.

16. Reset the clock and install the deactivation stickers on the sunvisors.