I have to remove the dash of my 99 XLT for some custom work. The thing is I am afraid I might trigger the airbags to pop. Is there a proceedure or thing to disconnect for me to ensure that the airbags do not pop.

 

Just be sure to disconnect the battery first, then wait about 5 minutes. There is a back-up power supply for the airbags in case an accident kills the power circuit before the bags deploy, but its only good for a few seconds.

 

To deplete the airbag backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery and wait one minute. If you carry a live air bag make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. if it pops it will hurt less.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

 

Thanks for the replies guys you were a big help.

 

i always remove both pos. and neg. cables for atleast 1 minute before doing anything with the airbags.