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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 03:47 AM
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I wish to use a child seat in the front passenger seat of my 1996 XK8 (RHD) in order to transport my 2 year old grandson. His parents will only let me do this if I can disable the passenger side airbag. Is this possible?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 04:55 AM
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The passenger airbag cannot be disabled in your 1996 UK specification XK8. Note the warning in the Driver's Handbook:



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Thank you Graham - looks like Baby Harry shall remain Jagless!
 
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Legal in the U.S. (Your Country laws may differ. I am a non-attorney forum poster. Your mileage may vary. Not affiliated with any Government agency.)

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Thanks for the info. Motorcarman; I’m told disabling passenger air bag is illegal in the good old UK.
 
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Thanks for the info. Motorcarman; I’m told disabling passenger air bag is illegal in the good old UK.
That is why the TSBs are usually geographically issued. Not all apply everywhere.

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Originally Posted by Marqymarquis
..... I’m told disabling passenger air bag is illegal in the good old UK.
It is on your UK specification model, although later UK specification models like my XK offer the facility to switch off the passenger airbag from the console.

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If this https://childcarseats.org.uk/carryin...seat-belt-laws
is correct it doesn't seem too onerous.
 
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Is there a problem fitting it in the the back seat?
 
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Generally speaking, no.
 
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