Disabling System

WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury could result. Read and follow service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

NOTE: When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition is on, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.

Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off. Remove key.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from instrument panel fuse block, located in lower left side of dash. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Disconnect connector.
Open glove box. Press in on sides of glove box to release stops. Allow glove box to open fully. Remove CPA clip from passenger-side air bag module and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.
Remove CPA clip from driver side impact air bag module connector, located under driver seat and disconnect connector. See Fig 3. Remove CPA clip from passenger side impact air bag module connector, located under passenger seat and disconnect connector.

Fig 1: Locating Driver-side Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector

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Fig 2: Locating Passenger-side Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector

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Fig 3: Locating Side Impact Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector (Driver Side Shown; Passenger-side Is Similar)

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