Disabling System: Diagnostics

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Diagnostics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 90 seconds. Access air bag center sensor and disconnect harness connectors. See AIR BAG CENTER SENSORΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access passenger-side air bag module and disconnect harness connectors. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right and left side air bag module connectors, located under front seats.
  3. Access right and left curtain air bag modules and disconnect harness connectors. See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access right and left seat belt pretensioners and disconnect harness connectors. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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