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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Important: Perform steps 2-4 if the vehicle is equipped with a driver side air bag.


    Object Number: 262991  Size: SH
  1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  2. Move the driver seat back as far as possible to gain access to the driver side air bag yellow 2-way connector located under the driver seat.
  3. Connect the driver side air bag yellow 2-way connector.
  4. Install the CPA to the driver side air bag yellow 2-way connector.

  5. Object Number: 217468  Size: SH
  6. Connect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located to the right of the steering column.

  7. Object Number: 217465  Size: SH
  8. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the passenger yellow 2-way connector located to the right of the steering column.

  9. Object Number: 217461  Size: SH
  10. Connect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

  11. Object Number: 217456  Size: SH
  12. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

  13. Object Number: 217453  Size: SH
  14. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  15. Install the AIR BAG fuse on the fuse block.
  16. Install the IP fuse block access door.
  17. Staying well away from both air bags, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  18. 12.1. The AIR BAG warning lamp will flash seven times.
    12.2. The AIR BAG warning lamp will then turn OFF.
  19. Perform the A Diagnostic System Check - SIR if the AIR BAG warning lamp does not operate as described.