How to Disable Passenger Airbags

You can disable the passenger airbags in your vehicle right from your home driveway, and it requires no special tools. Many vehicles come equipped with a key switch that allow you to disable the passenger's airbag but not the driver's side airbag. To disengage all airbags, you can remove the airbag system fuse.

Things You'll Need

  • Ignition key
  • Turn the key in the ignition to the "Off" position and put the vehicle in park. Apply the parking brake and pop open the hood.

  • Find the fuse block mounted on the right side of the engine compartment as you are facing the vehicle, right next to the driver's side fender.

  • Remove the cover off of the fuse block and examine the diagram on its underside. Find where the airbag system fuse is located.

  • Remove the airbag fuse by pulling it with your fingers from the fuse block.

  • Turn on the ignition and check that the SRS light is illuminated on the instrument panel. If it is, the airbags have been successfully disabled.