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PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Warning

  • Handling the PAD switch improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.) (SeeSERVICE CAUTIONS.)

## L.H.D.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1 | PAD switch
2 | Connector

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

6. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

  • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

### PAD switch removal note

1. Reach into the dashboard through the underside of the lower panel and, while pushing on the tabs of the headlight leveling switch, pull it outward.

## R.H.D.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove the hole cover. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the PAD switch.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

  • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.