Disabling System (Axiom, Rodeo, Rodeo Sport & Trooper)
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NOTE:
When air bag fuse is removed and ignition switch is in ON position, AIR BAG indicator light will be on. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SRS malfunction.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove ignition key.
- On Axiom, remove SRS-1 fuse from left side dash lower fuse block, or disconnect battery.
- On Rodeo and Rodeo Sport, remove METER and SRS fuses from left side dash lower fuse block, or disconnect battery.
- On Trooper, remove SRS C-21 fuse from left side dash lower fuse block, or disconnect battery.
- Wait 15 SECONDS before servicing vehicle.
- Disconnect driver air bag Yellow 2-pin connector located at base of steering column. To disconnect, push in on sides of spring-loaded sleeve and pull on opposite connector. DO NOT pull on wiring. See Figure.
- Remove glove box assembly. Disconnect passenger air bag Yellow 2-pin connector located behind glove box assembly.