For Diagnostics

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION For Diagnostics
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  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, accessible by removing glove box assembly. See Fig 1. Disconnect right and left head impact air bag modules. See HEAD IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect air bag sensor assembly connectors. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Disconnect right and left front air bag sensor connectors. See FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner connectors. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right-side and left-side air bag module connectors. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right and left head impact/side air bag sensor connectors. See HEAD IMPACT/SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Passenger-side Air Bag Module Connector
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