Disconnecting System Connectors
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- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Driver's Airbag
- Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag inflator 4P connector (B) on the cable reel harness.
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Front Passenger's Airbag
- Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the connector clip (A), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (B) from the front passenger's airbag.
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Side Airbag
- Disconnect both floor wire harness 2P connectors (A) from the driver's and front passenger's side airbags.
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Side Curtain Airbag
- Remove the quarter-pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM ).
- Disconnect both floor wire harness 2P connectors (A) from the left and right side curtain airbags.
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Seat Belt Tensioner
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
- Disconnect both floor wire harness 4P connectors (A) from the driver's and the front passenger's seat belt tensioners.
SRS Unit
- Remove the center console trim (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect SRS unit connectors A (39P) and B (39P) from the SRS unit.