AB-64 SRS AIRBAG — Troubleshooting RELEASE METHOD OF AIRBAG ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM An airbag activation prevention mechanism is incorporated in a squib circuit of the airbag system. When release of the airbag activation prevention mechanism is directed in the troubleshooting procedure, as shown in the illustration of the connectors ① and ②, below, insert paper which is the same thickness as the male terminal, between the terminal and the short spring. CAUTION: • NEVER RELEASE the airbag activation prevention mechanism on the steering wheel pad connector. NOTICE: • Do not release the airbag activation prevention mechanism unless specifically directed by the troubleshooting procedure. • If the paper inserted is too thick the terminal and short spring may be damaged, so always use paper the same thickness as the male terminal. [DIAGRAM showing Center Airbag Sensor Assembly connected to Connector ①, with Spiral Cable connecting to Connector ②, which connects to Squib and LH and RH Front Airbag Sensors - labeled AB0027] Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Connector (Connector ①) Short Spring Before Release After Release [Diagrams showing connector cross-sections with paper insertion process - labeled AB0131 AB0042 AB0043] Spiral Cable Connector (Connector ②) Short Spring Before Release After Release [Diagrams showing connector cross-sections with paper insertion process - labeled AB0130 AB0093 AB0042]