That is wise advice, but not what most people want to hear. It gets in the way of things they want to do, especially if what they want to do is at someone else's expense.

 

Thanks for all the opinions guys but I'm really not looking for advice on if I should do this, just how. I'm well aware of the liability ramifications and I'm old enough and experienced enough (and insured enough) to weigh the risks and make a decision.

There is no free ride on this... If the notebook smashes someone in the face there is a liability issue as well (maybe even for the manufacturer of the mount that placed the computer in front of the airbag). If we do nothing else than crash while driving (on road or off) there is a potential liability issue. It's inescapable in America today.

If I had concerns about liability I wouldn't be leading my group in expeditions to explore abandoned mines and conduct search and recovery operations. When you're hanging from a single 11mm rope over a 2,200' deep vertical shaft you get a whole different perspective on evaluating risk.

 

I agree. If you guys want to point out that I am being an idiot, great... that might even help, but spare the lecture.

I mean, as Jeep owners, don't we all at some point have the idiotic thought: "I can make that".

 

alright

wanna just have a switch to do this?

pull out the glove box
reach up for the wire that connects to the airbag and splice a switch in.
id prolly slice it on the neg wire


disconnect battery first

 

If I was doing this I would unplug or cut any wires going to the passenger airbag. Like warlord said, disconnect battery, remove glovebox, and find the wires. A switch would be handy but I would be worried about the possibility of shorting/stray current setting it off...These digital systems are known to be touchy. When in doubt disconnect it completely and seal the wire ends .