Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
With Advanced Air Bag
Disabling Air Bag System
Disabling Air Bag System
1. Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's wheels (front tires) are pointing straight ahead.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
3. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position and remove key.
4. Remove "A/B" fuse from fuse box.
5. Remove steering column cover and disconnect yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination switch assembly as follows.
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.
6. Remove grove box from instrument panel and disconnect yellow connector (3) for passenger air bag as follows.
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.
7. If equipped with side-air bag (inflator) module, disconnect yellow connector of side-air bag (inflator) module under front seat cushion (4).
a. Release locking of lock slider (2).
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.
8. If equipped with side curtain-air bag (inflator) module, remove quarter inner trim and disconnect black connector (5) of side curtain-air bag
(inflator) module.
a. Unlock button (6).
b. With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.
NOTE: With A/B fuse removed and ignition switch ON, "AIR BAG" warning lamp will be ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate air bag
system malfunction.
