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Component Replacement Disabling Procedure

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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 upper instrument panel steering column cover to release retaining clips and position cover out of way. Remove central junction fuse box cover, located on lower left-side of instrument panel. Remove parking brake release lever bolts and disconnect lever. Remove hood release lever bolts and disconnect lever. Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover bolts and remove cover.
  3. Disconnect lower clockspring electrical connector, located at base of steering column. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to harness side of lower clockspring electrical connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  . Remove instrument panel relay cover, located on top right side of instrument panel. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
  4. On regular cab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, remove right side corner upper trim panel. Remove right side door scuff plate and weatherstripping. Remove pin-type retainers and pull out right side lower corner trim panel near door jamb. Separate seat belt and remove trim panel. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133/40-009) on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  5. On SuperCab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, remove right-side door scuff plate. Remove right-side seat belt retractor pretensioner mounting bolt. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133/40-009) on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Position seat belt pretensioner back in place, install mounting bolt. Tighten mounting bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  6. On SuperCab models equipped with seat belt buckle pretensioners, reach under right front seat and disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133/40-009) on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  7. On SuperCrew models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, remove right-side front and rear door scuff plates. Release tab and open seat belt guide cover. Remove seat belt guide nut and guide. Remove weatherstripping from right-side B-pillar. Remove B-pillar assist handle screws and handle. Pull outward on B-pillar trim panel to release retaining clips and position trim panel away from B-pillar. Disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133/40-009) on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  8. On all models, connect negative battery cable. With simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least one minute.
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