Disabling System
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- Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from vehicle owner prior to servicing vehicle or deactivate radio anti-theft function before disconnecting vehicle battery.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies, if equipped. WAIT at least ONE MINUTE for back-up power supply to be depleted.
- Remove access panel in bottom of steering wheel housing. See Fig 1 . Disconnect driver's air bag module connector. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to clockspring side of driver's air bag module electrical connector.
- Open glove box. Press inward on sides of glove box, and lower glove box to floor. Disconnect passenger's air bag module connector at rear of glove box opening. See Fig 2 . Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle harness at passenger's air bag assembly.
- If equipped with side air bags, disconnect the passenger's side air bag connector under the front passenger's seat. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F470) to vehicle harness at passenger's side air bag assembly. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle harness at passenger's side safety belt buckle connector.
- Disconnect the driver's side air bag connector under the driver's seat. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F470) to vehicle harness at driver's side air bag assembly. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F468) to vehicle harness at driver's side safety belt buckle connector.