Air Bag Deactivation/Reactivation Procedures

Deactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for backup power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.





3. Remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag connector. Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
4. Remove passenger air bag. The connector will contain the 614 (GY/O) and 616 (PK/BK) circuits. Install Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent on vehicle harness connector in place of passenger air bag.
5. Connect positive battery cable.

Reactivation Procedure

WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR(S) MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG(S) RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED.

1. Disconnect positive battery cable.
2. Wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring connector at top of steering column. Reconnect driver air bag connector. Position driver air bag on steering wheel and secure with two screw and washer assemblies (10 mm). Tighten screw and washer assemblies to 10.2-13.8 N.m (91 - 122 lb-in).
4. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector. Reconnect passenger air bag.
5. Connect positive battery cable.
6. Prove out system.