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Component Replacement Disabling Procedure

This procedure should only be used when replacing air bag system components.

  1. Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Turn retaining clips 1-4 turn clockwise to release clips. Remove steering column opening lower finish panel. Disconnect clockspring electrical connector, located at base of steering column. Install Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to harness side of clockspring electrical connector (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  3. Open glove box. Push in on 2 glove box door tabs and position glove box downward. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088-105-R0012) to passenger-side air bag vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
  4. On regular cab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, open right seat belt guide cover and remove right seat belt guide nut. Remove right side door scuff plate and rear corner trim panel. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Connect Pretensioner Simulator (418-133-40-009) on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  5. On SuperCab models equipped with seat belt buckle pretensioners, reach under right front seat and disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect pretensioner simulator on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  6. On CrewCab models equipped with seat belt retractor pretensioners, open right seat belt guide cover and remove right seat belt guide nut. Remove right-side front and rear door scuff plates. Remove left rear assist handle and B-pillar trim panel. Disconnect right pretensioner electrical connector. Connect pretensioner simulator on right pretensioner harness connector (in place of pretensioner). Repeat procedure for left pretensioner.
  7. On all models, connect negative battery cable. With simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least one minute.
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