Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003 10:30:19 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Passenger Airbag - how to disable?
'nuther Bob wrote: > > On 11 Apr 2003 14:23:58 GMT, davehinznopsamcop.net wrote: > > >>> The key here though is that US Federal Regulations allow the > >>> installation of a disconnect switch for the *passenger*. > > > >> Yeah, I noticed. Nothing about the driver, specifically the airbags in the > >> steering wheel. > > > >Rear-facing child seats are rarely installed in the Driver's position... > > Admittedly :-) > > But, they allow you to disconnect the air bag in order to carry > "smaller" passengers, not to put car seats in the front. You are never > supposed to do that. There are specific guidelines out at the NHTSA > site that you are supposed to follow on that *and* the size of the > passengers. > > Bob Smaller passengers are less of a problem as they can be placed on the back seat. Smaller drivers, however, should preferably sit in the front... Johannes