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

DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM

1. Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's wheels (front tires) and pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove key.
3. Remove "AIR BAG" fuse from "AIR BAG" fuse box (1).






4. Disconnect Yellow connector (2) of contact coil and combination switch assembly.
a. Release locking of lock lever.
b. After unlocked, disconnect to connector.






5. Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from both right and left sides and disconnect Yellow connector (1) of passenger air bag (inflator) module.
a. Release locking of lock lever.
b. After unlocked, disconnect to connector.

NOTE: With "AIR BAG" fuse removed and ignition switch ON, "AIR BAG" warning lamp will be ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an air bag system malfunction.

ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM

1. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" and remove key.






2. Connect Yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination switch assembly, and be sure to lock connector with lock lever.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock lever.






3. Connect Yellow connector (1) of passenger air bag (inflator) module, and be sure to lock connector with lock lever.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock lever.

4. Install glove box.
5. Install "AIR BAG" fuse to "AIR BAG" fuse box.
6. Turn ignition switch to ON and verify that "AIR BAG" warning lamp flashes 7 times and then turns off. If it does not operate as described, perform "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK".