Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation: Reactivation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the deactivation procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before proceeding with the reactivation procedure.

Remove the front seat restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the LH front seat restraint system electrical connector.

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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Through the outboard side of the LH front seat, connect the front seat restraint system electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Front Seat Restraint System Electrical Connector
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Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the LH safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 3: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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Connect the LH safety canopy electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Electrical Connector
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WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.

NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Align the LH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
- The safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert must be at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
  
  Fig 5: Installing LH C-Pillar Trim Panel
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Position the LH C-pillar trim panel.
1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal, position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
  - Make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar panel sliding insert are at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
2. Align and slide down, engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
  - The C-pillar trim panel sliding insert circular recess must align to the safety belt guide bolt.
3. Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.
  
  Fig 6: Engaging Front Lower Trim Panel Retainer
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Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.

Fig 7: Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel
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Remove the front seat restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the RH front seat restraint system electrical connector.

Fig 8: Removing Front Seat Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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From under the back of the RH front seat, connect the front seat restraint system electrical connector.

Fig 9: Connecting Front Seat Restraint System Electrical Connector
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Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the RH safety canopy vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 10: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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Connect the RH safety canopy electrical connector.

Fig 11: Connecting RH Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

Align the RH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
- The safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar trim panel sliding insert must be at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
  
  Fig 12: Aligning RH C-Pillar Trim Panel Hook
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Position the RH C-pillar trim panel.
1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal, position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
  - Make sure the safety belt shoulder height adjuster and the C-pillar panel sliding insert are at their most upward position of travel to aid installation.
2. Align and slide down, engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
  - The C-pillar trim panel sliding insert circular recess must align to the safety belt guide bolt.
Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.

Fig 13: Engaging Front Lower Trim Panel Retainer
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Push in on the C-pillar trim panel, seating the retainers.

Fig 14: Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel
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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Position the front seats rearward.

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

Fig 15: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
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Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.

Fig 16: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
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Close the glove compartment.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tools from the clockspring electrical connector at the top of the steering column.

Fig 17: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tools
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Connect the driver air bag module accessories electrical connector to the connector at the top of the clockspring.

Fig 18: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Accessories Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.

Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
- Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 19: Installing Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
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Install the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).

Fig 20: Installing Driver Air Bag Module Bolts
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Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).

Fig 21: Installing Steering Wheel Back Cover Plugs
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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .

WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .