Seats 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 component 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: 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. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
4. Connect the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
5. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector. If the driver seat was not removed during the deactivation procedure, connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector located under the seat.
6. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
7. Connect the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner electrical connector.
8. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector. If the passenger seat was not removed during the deactivation procedure, connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector located under the seat.
9. Install the affected front seat(s).
10. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
11. Install the passenger air bag module.
12. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the driver air bag module electrical connectors.
13. Install the driver air bag module.
14. Reconnect the battery ground cable.
15. Prove out the system.