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

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the right side cover from the instrument panel. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, COVERS AND TRIM .

-- Press both retaining tabs -arrows- together and slide Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- -1- inward through glove compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch

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-- Open glove compartment cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch & Connector

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-- Release and disconnect connector -2- and remove Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- -1- from vehicle.