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

To Deactivate System:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove four nut and washer assemblies securing driver air bag module to steering wheel.
3. Disconnect driver air bag module connector.





4. Attach jumper wire to air bag terminals on clockspring assembly.
5. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.

To Reactivate System:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and backup power supply.
2. Remove jumper wire from air bag terminals on clockspring assembly, if connected.
3. Reconnect driver air bag connector.
4. Position driver air bag on steering wheel and secure with four nut and washer assemblies (10 mm). Tighten nut and washer assemblies to 4-6 Nm (35-53 lb-in).
5. Connect backup power supply and battery ground cable.
6. Verify air bag lamp.