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Most air bag system diagnostic procedures require the use of system deactivation and Air bag simulators are required to carry out diagnosis and testing of the air bag system. Deactivation WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment, the RCM backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before 1. 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). 2. 2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the RCM to deplete its stored energy. WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with 3. 3. Remove the driver air bag module from the vehicle. REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module - Vehicles Built Up To: 13-07-2009 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). 4. 4. Connect the driver air bag simulator to the sub-harness in place of the driver air bag module at the top of the steering column. 5. 5. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). 6. 6. Connect the passenger air bag simulator to the wiring harness in place of the passenger air bag module. 7. 7. Remove the driver lower air bag module from the vehicle. REFER to: Driver Lower Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). 8. 8. Connect the driver lower air bag simulator to the wiring harness in place of the driver lower air bag module. 9. 9. Disconnect the side air curtain module electrical connector on both sides. REFER to: Side Air Curtain Module - VIN Plate Body Style Code: S (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). 10. 10. Connect the side air curtain simulators to the wiring harnesses in place of the |