Disabling System
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WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may 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 and remove key.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse (15-amp) from instrument panel fuse block, located on lower left side of instrument panel. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located near base of steering column. See Fig 1.
- Open glove box. Release clips on sides of glove box and allow glove box to rotate fully. Remove CPA clip from passenger-side air bag module connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.