Auto Airbag System Repair: deactivate airbag, supplemental restraints, fuse block

Question
Hi
I have a ford ranger 04 and I want to deactivate the air bag
People have told me there might be a switch
can you help.
thanks
mitch

Answer
Hello Mitch:

Disabling an airbag system is both dangerous for some owners (drivers) and necessary for others.   The guidelines set forth by the government will outline who qualifies for this procedure and why it may be necessary.  There is much information on the safety concerns and the dangers involved in disabling these systems.  Check out these quick movies and website to understand the importance of airbag safety.
http://www.airbagsolutions.com/movie9.aspx

Unless you see a switch on the dashboard near the radio to deactivate the passenger airbag, the only switches available are aftermarket ones.  And again, those are only do deactivate 1 (the passenger) airbag.

If after you watch these videos you still want to disable the safety system on your car, here is the next step for you to take.  Get permission to do so from NHTSA through this link…
http://www.airbagsolutions.com/resources1.aspx
(first section marked ‘Airbag On-Off Switch Request Form”)

Once you obtain the permission form, you can legally disable the system.  Interrupting the power circuit will render the airbag system inoperative.  Most vehicles have a fuse marked ‘SRS’, SIR’, or ‘Airbag’ in the main fuse block.  If that is removed, the light will illuminate indicating the system is inoperative and none of the supplemental restraints will deploy if involved in an accident.
This information is provided by http://www.airbagsolutions.com