Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT KNEE AIRBAGS .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector -2

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- To do this, press the catch -1- in the direction of the -arrow- until the connector disengages.

Fig 2: Pressing Catch -1- In Direction Of -Arrow-

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Release the springs -1 and 3- and press the front passenger airbag deactivation key switch -4- out of the key switch housing.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector -2

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