Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System




3 Remove the instrument panel end trim panel.
- Release sufficient door aperture seal for access.
- Carefully release the 4 clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the passenger air bag deactivation switch.




4 Remove the passenger air bag deactivation switch.
- Release the 2 clips.

Installation
1 Install the passenger air bag deactivation switch.
2 Install the instrument panel end trim panel.
- Connect the passenger air bag deactivation switch electrical connector.
- Carefully align and secure the clips.
- Install the aperture seal.
3 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System