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Reactivation Procedures

WARNING: THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG MODULES RECONNECTED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS REACTIVATED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. Connect the driver safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
4. Connect the passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector.
5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
6. Install the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver air bag module electrical connector.
8. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
9. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
10. Using the scan tool, clear all RCM DTCs.
11. Prove out the system.