Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Air Bag Deactivation Indicator: Testing and Inspection

PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF SWITCH

INSPECTION

HINT: Release the airbag activation prevention mechanism of the passenger airbag manual on-off switch connector on the airbag sensor assembly side.




1. REMOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF SWITCH

a. Remove the glove compartment door.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and passenger airbag manual on-off switch, and disconnect the switch connectors.

2. INSPECT PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF SWITCH CONTINUITY







Using an ohmmeter, measure the continuity and resistance between each terminal.

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

3. REINSTALL PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF SWITCH
a. Install the passenger airbag manual on-off switch with the 2 bolts and connect the switch connector.
b. Install the glove compartment door.




4. INSPECT PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF INDICATOR OPERATION

a. Remove the heater control assembly.
b. Check that continuity exists between terminals 2 and 5.
c. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
d. Check that the indicator light lights up.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the heater control assembly.

e. Reinstall the heater control assembly.