Advanced Air Bag
Disabling Air Bag SystemNOTE:
^ 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.
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 (1).
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.
8. Disconnect connector of side curtain-air bag (inflator) module as follows.
For hatchback model:
a. Remove right-side rear quarter lower trim.
b. Release locking of lock slider (2) of yellow connector (1).
c. With unlocked, disconnect connector.
For sedan model with rear separate seat:
a. Remove rear side sill scuff referring to step 3) of Floor Carpet Removal and Installation.
b. Remove rear seat side back.
c. Remove rear pillar inner trim.
d. Unlock lock button (2) of black connector (1).
e. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
For sedan model with rear bench seat:
a. Remove seat cushion and seat back referring to Rear Seat Components.
b. Remove rear pillar inner trim.
c. Unlock lock button (2) of black connector (1).
d. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
