Seats Not Removed

There are two reactivation procedures.
^ One procedure requires removal of the front seats. This procedure will be used when diagnosing or repairing a seat side air bag concern. This procedure will also be used when diagnosing or repairing any in-seat or seat-mounted components of a seat equipped with a seat side air bag. The seat must be removed when performing repairs on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag.
^ The other procedure does not require front seat removal during the diagnostic and repair process. This procedure will be used when diagnosing or repairing a concern that is not related to a seat equipped with a seat side air bag.

WARNING:
^ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND NOTES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE.
^ RESTRAINT SYSTEM TOOLS ARE FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. ALL TOOLS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE TOOLS COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery.
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
4. Connect the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector
^ Install the rear quarter trim panel.

5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
6. Connect the driver seat side air bag electrical connector.
7. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
8. Connect the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector.
^ Install the rear quarter trim panel.

9. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
10. Connect the passenger seat side air bag electrical connector.
11. Reconnect the battery. Refer to Battery.
12. Move the front seats to their most rearward position.
13. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery.
14. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the restraints control module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
15. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
16. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector electrical connector.
17. Install the glove compartment.
18. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the clockspring electrical connector.
19. Install the driver air bag module.
20. Reconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery.
21. Prove out the system.