Component Replacement Deactivation Procedure

This procedure should only be used when replacing air bag system components.

1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
2. Pull out on all 4 corners of upper steering column cover and release retaining clips. Remove upper steering column cover. Remove central junction box cover, located on lower left side of instrument panel. Remove parking brake release lever and hood release lever mounting bolts. Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover mounting bolts and column cover.
3. Disconnect lower clockspring connector, located at base of steering column. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to vehicle harness side of lower clockspring connector (in place of air bag module).
4. Remove instrument panel relay cover, located on top right-side of instrument panel. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, located inside of instrument panel relay opening. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to harness side of passenger-side air bag module connector (in place of air bag).
5. Connect negative battery cable. Move and tilt front seats to their highest and most forward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
6. From under right front seat, disengage side air bag module connector from bracket. Disconnect side air bag connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of side air bag module connector (in place of air bag module). Repeat procedure for left side air bag module.
7. Remove right front and rear scuff plates. Release tab and open right seat belt guide cover. Remove seat belt guide mounting nut and guide. Remove weatherstrip from right-side B-pillar. Remove right side B-pillar assist handle caps, retaining screws and assist handle. Pull outward on B-pillar trim panel to release retaining clips and remove trim panel.
8. Disconnect right front seat belt retractor/pretensioner connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-133/40-009) to vehicle harness side of right front seat belt pretensioner connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left seat belt pretensioner.
9. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable air bag system devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.