Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Service Precautions
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR AROUND SRS COMPONENTS OR SRS WIRING, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES
LISTED BELOW TO TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE SRS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS REPAIRS.
The SDM in Driver-Passenger SRS can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "OFF",
the battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the "SRS-1" fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly from the deployment loop to avoid an
accidental deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from the deployment loop as noted in the "Disabling the SRS" procedure, service can
begin immediately without waiting for the 15 seconds time period to expire.
Disabling the SRS
Turn the ignition switch to "lock" and remove key.
1. Remove SRS fuse SRS-1, from left dash side lower fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect yellow 2-pin connector at the base of steering column.
3. Remove glove box assembly, Refer to "Passenger Air Bag Assembly Replacement". See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and
Repair/Passenger Air Bag Assembly/Removal and Installation
4. Disconnect yellow 2-pin connector behind the glove box assembly.
CAUTION: With the "SRS-1" fuse removed and ignition switch "ON", "AIR BAG" warning lamp will be "ON". This is normal operation and
does not indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling the SRS
CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from another vehicle. Use only the air bag assembly for Rodeo (UE) / Passport models.
Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2-pin connector passenger air bag assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly, refer to "Passenger Air Bag Assembly Replacement". See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and
Repair/Passenger Air Bag Assembly/Removal and Installation
3. Connect yellow 2-pin connector at the base of steering column.
4. Install "AIR BAG" fuse SRS-1 to left dash side lower fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to "ON" and verify that the "AIR BAG" warning lamp flashes seven times and then turns "OFF" If it does not operate as described,
perform the "SRS Diagnostic System Check". See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/SRS Diagnostic System Check
