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 MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector, accessible through finish plate in glove box. See Fig 1. Disconnect air bag sensor assembly connector. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLYΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Disconnect right and left front air bag sensor connectors. See FRONT AIR BAG SENSORΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner connectors. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right-side and left-side air bag module connectors. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect right and left-side air bag sensor connectors. See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLYΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Passenger-side Air Bag Module Connector
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