Air Bag Deactivation/Reactivation Procedures
Deactivation Procedure1. Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable.
WARNING: THE BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IN PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Wait one minute. This is the time required for back-up power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove two back cover plugs and remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module assembly to steering wheel. Disconnect driver side air bag module connector. Remove driver side air bag module from steering wheel.
Connect Rotunda Air Bag Simulator 105-00010 or equivalent to vehicle harness at top of steering column.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
4. Remove passenger side air bag module assembly. 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 side air bag module assembly.
5. Reconnect NEGATIVE battery cable.
Reactivation Procedure
1. Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable.
WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR(S) MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG(S) RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Wait one minute for back-up power supply in air bag diagnostic monitor to deplete stored energy.
3. Remove air bag simulator from air bag sliding contact connector at top of steering column. Reconnect driver side air bag module connector. Position driver side air bag module assembly on steering wheel and secure with two bolt and washer assemblies (10 mm). Tighten bolt and washer assemblies to 10.2-13.8 N.m (90-122 lb-in).
4. Remove air bag simulator from vehicle harness connector. Reconnect and install passenger side air bag module assembly.
5. Reconnect NEGATIVE battery cable.
6. Prove out system.