Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair

Disarming:

When working on pyrotechnic components and on the airbag control module (J234) , the battery ground cable must be disconnected WITH THE IGNITION SWITCHED ON. Then cover the negative pole.

Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery.

Arming:

Connect the battery with the ignition SWITCHED ON. No one should be sitting inside the vehicle when doing this. Exception: vehicles with the battery inside the passenger compartment. In this case, stay away from the airbags and the safety belts.