Advanced Air Bag

Disabling Air Bag System

1. Turn steering wheel so that vehicle s wheels (front tires) are pointing straight ahead.
2. Disconnect negative () cable at battery.
3. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
4. Remove A/B fuse from fuse box.
5. Remove driver side front pillar lower trim and disconnect yellow connector (1) for driver air bag as follows.
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.

6. Remove passenger side front pillar lower trim and disconnect yellow connector (3) for passenger air bag as follows.
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.

7. Disconnect yellow connector of side-air bag (inflator) module under front seat cushion (4).
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.

8. Remove quarter inner trim and disconnect yellow connector (5) of side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.





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