Bob4x4, I'm not saying they are not changing them out fast, the volume is overwhelming.
To activate them is something as slight as bumping something at 5 mph to activate the bags.
To advocate disconnecting them is advocating people to break a federal law.
I asked the dealership to deactivate or removed until the new one came in and they said they will not go there, nor will tell anyone how to do it, or even suggest it.
Now, are you positive yours wasn't one that would break apart if activated ?
I put off doing mine for quite a while.I was never worried about it,knowing the odds-many things I do and or have done are/were far more risky.I did replace mine once there were plenty in the system to take care of all my customers..