Disabling Air Bag System (Celica)
- Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to servicing vehicle or deactivate radio anti-theft function before disconnecting vehicle battery.
- Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.
- Remove steering column lower cover. See Figure. Disconnect driver air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Figure.
- Remove glove box and lower finish panel. Unplug passenger air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, accessible through glove box opening. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together.
- Unplug left and right side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connectors. Connectors are located under front edge of each front seat.
- Unplug left and right seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connectors. For access to seat belt pretensioner connectors, remove door lower scuff plate. Pry back front lower corner of rear quarter trim panel. Connector terminals are automatically shorted together.