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hey i was just wandering if anyone has removed jimny airbags, i under stand that this sounds very stupid but to mount my bull bar i think i may have to remove my crush cans so yeah i was just sorta wandering what the ramifications would be.
Cannot comment on ramifications, but if you remove the centre console (4 screws and pull over the gearstick) underneath, with yellow trunked wiring, you will find the airbag control modile. Disconnect and remove this and you have essentially disabled the airbags in the vehicle (you also will not get a warning light on the dash). however, usual caveats about doing so, informing insurance companies at your own risk etc ...
Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland
Isn't it easier to just remove the airbag fuse, or is it not enough ? the Suzuki official procedure also seems to require disabling the yellow connectors for driver and passenger airbags, like below:
Disabling air bag system
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) and pointing straight ahead.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK†position and remove key.
3) Remove “AIR BAG†fuse (2) from fuse box (1).
4) Disconnect Yellow connector (3) of contact coil and combination switch assembly.
a) Release locking of lock slider.
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.
5) Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from both right and left sides and disconnect Yellow connector (4) of passenger air bag (inflator) module.
a) Release locking of lock slider.
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.
NOTE:
With “AIR BAG†fuse removed and ignition switch ON, “AIR BAG†warning lamp will be ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a air bag system malfunction.
Enabling air bag system
1) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK†position and remove key.
2) Connect Yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination switch assembly, by pushing connector till click is heard from it.
3) Connect Yellow connector (1) of passenger air bag (inflator) module by pushing connector till click is heard from it.
4) Install glove box.
5) Install “AIR BAG†fuse to fuse box.
6) Turn ignition switch to ON position and verify that “AIR BAG†warning lamp flashes 6 times and then turns OFF. If it does not operate as described, perform “Air Bag Diagnostic System Check†in this section.
I think the MOT rules are going to change next year, and non-functioning airbags will mean an MOT fail. Aftermarket HID kits and tinted front windows will alos mean a fail. I found this on another forum;
zammit wrote: hey i was just wandering if anyone has removed jimny airbags, i under stand that this sounds very stupid but to mount my bull bar i think i may have to remove my crush cans so yeah i was just sorta wandering what the ramifications would be.
Not sure why removing crush cans neccesitate disabling airbags? Can anyone enlighten me?
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