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Disabling System (Astro & Safari)

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  1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove key from ignition switch.
  2. Remove AIR BAG fuse from instrument panel fuse block. Fuse block is under lower left side of instrument panel, on firewall. Wait at least one minute. Remove sound insulator panel from lower left side of instrument panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip, and disconnect driver air bag Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Figure.
  3. Remove the instrument panel extension (center console panel below A/C controls and radio). See Figure. Remove CPA clip, and disconnect passenger air bag Yellow 2-pin connector located behind instrument panel extension. See Figure.