Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Service and Repair

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- he passenger air bag deactivation indicator is part of the hazard switch/traction control switch assembly.

1. Depower the system.







2. Remove the console shifter bezel.







3. Remove the 2 screws and the center console top finish panel.







4. NOTE: Passenger side center console kick panel shown, driver side similar.

Remove the driver and passenger center console kick panels.

5. Remove the 6 screws and position out the center instrument panel finish panel.
6. Disconnect the passenger airbag deactivation indicator electrical connector.
7. Release the 4 tabs (2 upper and 2 lower) on the passenger airbag deactivation indicator and remove it from the center instrument panel finish panel.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Repower the system.