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Reactivation Procedure



Reactivation Procedure

1. WARNING: The air bag simulators must be removed and the air bag modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non-deployment in a collision. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Wait one minute for the backup power supply in the RCM to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove the air bag simulator from the vehicle.

4. WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

Install the driver air bag module.
5. Remove the air bag simulator from the vehicle.

6. WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Install the passenger air bag module.
7. Switch the ignition from OFF to RUN, exit the vehicle and close all doors.
8. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
9. Prove out the system from the outside of the vehicle: when the system has proved out the vehicle is safe.