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

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. To disable air bag module, open disarming mechanism cover on back of steering wheel. Using Torx screwdriver, turn arming screw counterclockwise until it stops (approximately 12 turns). See Fig 1. Air bag module is now disabled.
2. To activate air bag module, turn arming screw clockwise approximately 12 turns until it stops. Tighten screw to 8-18 INCH lbs. (1-2 N.m). Reconnect negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Deactivating Driver Side Air Bag System (XJS)

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