Disabling & Activating System (XJS Passenger-Side Air Bag)

1. Remove fascia board from instrument panel. Loosen air bag module mounting nuts. See Fig 1. Lift catch plates and carefully pivot air bag module downwards to disarmed position.
   WARNING: As catch plates are released, air bag arming mechanism will apply considerable force. DO NOT allow air bag assembly to snap down. Fully support air bag module with both hands and ease module downward to disarmed position.
2. Remove mounting bolts and reposition relay module aside. Remove outer bracket-to-dash rail and crossbar assembly fasteners. Remove air bag module mounting nuts. Remove air bag module and outer bracket assembly from vehicle. Ensure arming mechanism slide is fully down in the disarmed position. See Fig 1.
3. If air bag module is not in the disarmed position, place air bag module on work bench with air bag module and trim cover facing up, away from surface. Using finger pressure, slide arming mechanism downwards. If arming mechanism will not slide downwards, place air bag module in a safe place and contact manufacturer for further instructions.
4. On disarmed air bag modules only, remove split cap bolts and carefully remove arming mechanism from air bag module. To activate air bag module, reverse disarming procedure.

Fig 1: Disabling Passenger-Side Air Bag Module (XJS)

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