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

Install short connectors as follows whenever you are working near SRS wiring or components.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting the airbag connector, be sure to completely discharge the capacitor in the back-up circuit (by turning off the ignition switch and allowing three minutes to elapse) to prevent a malfunction of the seat belt tensioners.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.






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

Short Connector Installation:

4. Install the special tool to the cable reel side of the connector.
5. Remove the glove box, then disconnect the connector between the passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.

Short Connector Installation:

6. Install the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

Short Connector Installation:

7. Install the special tool to the SRS main harness side of the 3P connector.
8. Remove the right rear side trim panel.

Short Connector Installation:

9. Remove the short connector (RED) from the short connector holder.
10. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 3P connector, then install the short connector (RED) to the tensioner side of the connector.
11. Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10 on the left side.
12. After completing repair work, be sure to remove the short connectors and reconnect all SRS connectors.