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General Disabling Procedure (Seats Installed)

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WARNING: Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. The following general deactivation procedure should not be used when performing air bag diagnostics or repairs. See COMPONENT REPLACEMENT DISABLING PROCEDURE  or DIAGNOSTICS ACTIVATING PROCEDURE  .

This procedure should only be used when performing repairs not related to air bag system, including seat systems.

  1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Move and tilt front seats highest and most rearward position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to clockspring connector at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  .
  3. Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulators (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, use Seat Bolt Bit (501-010) to remove seat belt guide bolt. 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 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 on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner. On all models, reconnect negative battery cable.
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