Supplemental Restraint System Deactivation and Reactivation

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation





Special Tool(s)

Deactivation

WARNING:
^ Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
^ After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
^ Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
^ Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be installed new, not repainted.
^ The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Please refer to the appropriate location of the front air bag sensors. The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.




2. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.





3. Remove the steering column opening lower reinforcement.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the steering column opening lower reinforcement.





4. Pushing in on the release tab, disconnect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.





5. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the clockspring electrical connector.





6. Open the glove compartment, push in on the tabs and open the glove compartment door to its fullest extent.
7. Remove the right hand A/C register duct.
^ Remove the two screws retaining the duct to the A/C register.
^ Separate the A/C duct at the air plenum and remove the duct.





8. Disconnect the passenger air bag module.





9. Attach the restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag electrical connector.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.
11. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
12. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

Reactivation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.





2. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger air bag module electrical connector.





3. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
4. Install the right hand A/C register duct.
^ Connect the A/C duct at the air plenum.
^ Install the duct at the A/C register and install the two screws.
5. Close the glove compartment.





6. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector.





7. Connect the clockspring electrical connector at the base of the steering column.





8. Install the steering column opening lower reinforcement.
1. Position the steering column opening lower reinforcement.
2. Install the bolts.





9. Install the steering column opening lower finish panel.
1. Align the steering column opening lower finish panel and push in, seating the retaining clips.
2. Install the screws.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.

11. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).