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Air Bag Deactivation/Reactivation Procedures


WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
4. Remove driver side air bag module from vehicle.






5. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
6. Remove passenger side air bag module. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of passenger side air bag module.
7. Reconnect battery ground cable.

REACTIVATION PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator or equivalent from vehicle harness connector at top of steering column.
4. Install driver side air bag module.
5. Remove Rotunda Air Bag Simulator or equivalent from vehicle harness connector on passenger side. Reconnect and install passenger side air bag module.
6. Reconnect battery ground cable.
7. Prove out system.
8. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies and set clock.