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Air Bag Safety Switch/Connector: Service and Repair

Short Connector

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always install the protective short connector(s) on the driver's and passenger's airbag connector(s) before working near any SRS wiring.

NOTE: The radio may have a 5-digit coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Install the short connector(s) (RED):

Installation Of Short Connector:




Driver's Side:
^ Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.
^ Disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then install the short connector (RED) on the airbag side of the connector.

Installation Of Short Connector (Front Passenger Side):




Front Passenger's Side:
^ Remove the glove box, then remove the short connector (RED) from its holder.
^ Disconnect the 3-P connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness, then install the short connector (RED) on the airbag side of the connector.