Air Bag Deactivation Switch: Service and Repair

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SWITCH

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

NOTE:
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. 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 are attached to the rocker panels, near the seats.

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.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.







3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 1: Console Finish Panel Removal Note







1. Remove the center instrument panel to center console finish panel.
1 Pull up and position the center console finish panel away.
2 Pull out at the top and remove the center instrument panel to center console finish panel.
- If equipped with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connectors.

Item 2: Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Removal Note
1. If equipped with heated seats, disconnect the electrical connectors.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE:
- Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
- The shifter has been removed for clarity.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Connect the battery ground cable.
3. With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at all deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
4. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

5. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

6. 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). Prove Out Procedure