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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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  2. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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  3. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement mounting bracket. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement Mounting Bracket
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  4. Position the RH lower instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. Install the bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Reinforcement
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  5. Align the retaining clips and install the RH lower instrument panel finish panel.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool From Vehicle Harness Side Of Clockspring Electrical Connector
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  2. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 7: Connecting Clockspring Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
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  3. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Position the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    2. Install the bolts.
    3. Install the electrical connector pin-type retainers.
    4. Position the data link connector. Install the screws.
    Fig 8: Positioning Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel Reinforcement
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  4. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in to seat the retaining clips.
    Fig 9: Aligning Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel And Push In To Seat Retaining Clips
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  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  7. With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .