Disabling Air Bag System (3.2CL & 3.5RL)
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- Obtain radio and navigation system anti-theft codes from vehicle owner and write down preset radio frequencies. Ensure ignition is OFF. Disconnect negative battery cable and then positive battery cable. WAIT at least 3 minutes.
- Remove access panel from under steering wheel. Disconnect 4-pin connector between driver's air bag module and cable reel. See Figure and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- Remove glove box. Disconnect 4-pin connector between passenger's air bag module and SRS main harness. See Figure, Fig 1 and Figure . When disconnected, air bag connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- Remove left and right "B" pillar trim panels. Disconnect 2-pin connector between both front seat belt pretensioners and SRS main harness. See Fig 2. When disconnected, seat belt pretensioner connector power and ground terminals are automatically shorted together.
- Disconnect side air bag module 2-pin connectors for driver's and passenger's side impact air bag modules. On 3.2CL, driver's side connector is near rear, left side corner of seat. On passenger's side, connector is near rear, right side corner of seat. On 3.5RL, driver's side connector is near front, lower left corner under seat. On passenger's side, connector is near front, lower right corner under seat. See Fig 3.