Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 22

wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and long-sleeved shirt during clean-up. After clean-up, wash hands 
using mild soap and water.  

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DO NOT install components previously installed on another vehicle. Only use NEW components 
supplied by manufacturer.  

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When using electric welding, disconnect air bag module and seat belt pretensioner connectors.  

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When carrying a live air bag module, trim cover must be pointed away from body to minimize injury in 
case of accidental air bag deployment.  

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If SRS is not fully functional for any reason, vehicle should not be driven until system is repaired and 
again becomes operational. DO NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components or in any way 
disable system from operating normally. If SRS is not functional, park vehicle until it is repaired and 
functions properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM 

Disabling System (ES300 & LS400) 

1. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from vehicle owner and record preset radio frequencies before 

disconnecting battery.  

2. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and 

shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.  

3. Disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector located under steering column lower 

cover, near combination switch connector. See Fig. 22 . Disconnect passenger-side air bag module 
Yellow 2-pin connector located on finish plate at left side of glove box. See Fig. 23 . Air bag connector 
terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 21 .  

4. Disconnect left and right side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connectors located under each front seat. 

Disconnect left and right seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connectors located under lower front scuff 
plate and floor carpet. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 21 .  

Activating System (ES300 & LS400) 

Connect all seat belt pretensioner and air bag Yellow 2-pin connectors in reverse order. Install all removed 
covers. Connect negative battery cable. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to ACC or 
ON position. Ensure AIR BAG indicator light operates properly, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Disabling System (GS300 & GS400) 

1. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from vehicle owner and record preset radio frequencies before 

disconnecting battery.  

2. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and 

shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.  

3. Disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector located under steering column lower 

cover, near combination switch connector. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin 
connector located on finish plate at right side of glove box. Air bag connector terminals are automatically 
shorted together. See Fig. 21 .  

4. Disconnect left and right side air bag modules Yellow 2-pin connectors located under each front seat. 

 

1997 Lexus SC 300 

GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures

  

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Disconnect left and right seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connectors located at center pillar lower 
garnish. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 21 .  

Activating System (GS300 & GS400) 

Connect all seat belt pretensioner and air bag Yellow 2-pin connectors in reverse order. Install all removed 
covers. Connect negative battery cable. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to ACC or 
ON position. Ensure AIR BAG indicator light operates properly, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .  

Disabling System (SC300 & SC400) 

1. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from vehicle owner and record preset radio frequencies before 

disconnecting battery.  

2. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and 

shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.  

3. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector located under steering column, near combination switch. 

Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 21 and Fig. 24 .  

4. Open glove box. Remove passenger-side air bag connector cover from inside glove box. Disconnect 

passenger-side air bag connector. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 
21 and Fig. 25 .  

Activating System (SC300 & SC400) 

Connect passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. Connect driver-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. 
Install covers. Connect negative battery cable. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to 
ACC or ON position. Ensure AIR BAG indicator light operates properly, see SYSTEM OPERATION 
CHECK .  

Disabling System (LX450) 

1. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from vehicle owner and record preset radio frequencies before 

disconnecting battery.  

2. Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and 

shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 SECONDS before working on vehicle.  

3. Disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector located under steering column, near 

combination switch. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted together. See Fig. 21 .  

4. Remove glove box door. Remove passenger-side air bag connector from air bag bracket. Disconnect 

passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. Air bag connector terminals are automatically shorted 
together. See Fig. 21 and Fig. 26 .  

Activating System (LX450) 

Connect passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. Connect driver-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. 
Install covers. Connect negative battery cable. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to 
ACC or ON position. Ensure AIR BAG indicator light operates properly, see SYSTEM OPERATION 
CHECK .  

 

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Fig. 21: Air Bag Activation Prevention Mechanism Connector (Lexus) 
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

 

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Fig. 22: Disconnecting Driver-Side Air Bag Connector (ES300 & LS400) 
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. 

Fig. 23: Disconnecting Passenger-Side Air Bag Connector (ES300 & LS400 Shown; GS300 & GS400 Are 

 

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