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Complete System Deactivation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Probe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Back-up power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute after positive battery cable is disconnected. Servicing SRS before one minute may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. Always deactivate driver-side and passenger-side air bag modules before attempting any service procedures.
NOTE: Complete system deactivation sequence is required for following situations:
  1. Disconnect negative and positive battery cables. Wait at least one minute to deplete charge in back-up power supply. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  .
  2. Connect Air Bag Simulator (105-R0009) to clockspring. See Fig 1 . Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  . Connect air bag simulator to passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector. Connect positive and negative battery cables. To reactivate SRS, see COMPLETE SYSTEM REACTIVATION  .
Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Simulator
G96J05813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.