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

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Releasing Springs -3- And -5- And Push Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- -Item 4-

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WARNING:

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

-- Press the catch -1- in the direction of the -arrow- until the connector disengages.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Release the springs -3- and -5- and push the Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224- -item 4- out of the key switch housing.