Disabling Air Bag System
WARNING:
Back-up power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute after negative battery cable is disconnected. Servicing SRS before one-minute period may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE:
The following disabling procedure should be used for component replacement purposes only. If vehicle was involved in a collision and air bag did not deploy, or SRS is not functioning properly, and vehicle needs to be driven, complete system deactivation and installation of air bag simulator is required.
Disconnect negative and then positive battery cables. Shield both cables. Air bag system contains a back-up power supply built into the air bag diagnostic monitor. Wait a minimum of one minute before servicing any air bag system components. System is now disabled.