Passenger-Side Air Bag Deactivate (Pad) Switch: Installation

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To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten ash tray bracket bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, verify system. See VERIFY SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTICS.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

Fig 1: Removing Ash Tray Bracket With Pad Switch

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