Deactivation Procedures

WARNING: IF THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS BEING SERVICED, THE SYSTEM MUST BE DEACTIVATED AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE INSTALLED.

THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE:
^ Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a seat side air bag, the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed in the seat side air bag electrical connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
^ After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
^ After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
^ The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Move and tilt the front seats to their highest and rearmost position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.

TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE, WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).

3. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
4. Remove the driver air bag module.
5. Attach restraint system diagnostic tools 418-F395 (2 req'd) to the clockspring side of the driver air bag module electrical connectors.
6. Remove the passenger air bag module.
7. Attach restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F403 to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
8. Access the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner located behind the passenger side B-pillar.
9. Disconnect the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
10. Attach restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) to the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
11. Access the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner located behind the driver side B-pillar.
12. Disconnect the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
13. Attach restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F088 (105-R0012) to the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
14. Reconnect the battery ground cable.