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How to deactivate the passenger side airbag on the car

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Airbag

Disabling the passenger side airbag on a vehicle is a simple and quick operation to perform independently, thanks also to our very short video tutorial that will illustrate the steps to follow. To deactivate the airbag system, we must open the passenger side door and then move the lever on the side panel to the "OFF" position. The message "AIRBAG OFF" will be displayed on the instrument panel. To activate the passenger side airbag, we must move the lever on the side panel to the "ON" position. The message "AIRBAG ON" will be displayed on the instrument panel.

Posted on 23 March 2025 by ScegliAuto

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