Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Removed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)

This procedure should only be used when diagnosing/repairing seat side air bag problems, or when diagnosing/repairing any in-seat or seat mounted component of a seat equipped with a seat side air bag, on vehicles equipped with side curtain air bags.

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. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  . Connect Air Bag Simulators (418-F395) on harness side of clockspring electrical connectors, located at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR  .
3. Remove instrument panel trim panel mounting nut, if equipped, and trim panel. See Figure . Remove glove box arm assist cable. Lift up on assist arms and lower glove box door. Remove assist cable bracket retaining screws. Remove 5 glove box bin retaining screws, disconnect glove box light connector and remove glove box bin. Remove glove box door retaining screws and glove box door. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F403) on passenger-side air bag harness connector (in place of air bag).
   NOTE: If headliner has the word "AIRBAG" embossed on it, near B-pillar, the vehicle is equipped with side curtain air bags.
4. Remove left A-pillar trim panel. Disconnect left-side curtain air bag harness connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (501-097) on harness side of left-side curtain air bag connector. Repeat procedure to disable right-side curtain air bag module.
5. Remove right and left front seats. See FRONT SEAT  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect Air Bag Simulator (501-097) on harness side of side thorax air bag harness connectors (in place of air bags).
6. On all models, remove right B-pillar weatherstrip. Position right front seat belt shoulder height adjuster to highest position. Detach right B-pillar upper trim panel. Remove right front and rear door scuff plates. Remove right B-pillar lower trim panel. Disconnect right front seat belt retractor/pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (105-R0012/418-F088) on harness side of right front seat belt retractor/pretensioner electrical connector. Repeat procedure to disable left front seat belt pretensioner. Connect negative battery cable.