Well, after disconnecting the battery and waiting a few minutes i removed the driver and passenger airbags, did the resistance checks in the harnesses, (
not the bags) opened up the airbag computer to check for melted components, cleaned up all the harness and computer pins and checked and cleaned the shorting bars. No more code 35!
Things To Note:
Never mess with the airbag system until the battery has been disconnected for a few minutes.
Never probe the bag units themselves - once removed, put them in the trunk, out of harms way.
Shorting Bars
They are nothing more than metal spring clips at the airbag ends of the 2 pin connectors - they short across the pins if the harness connectors aren't fully seated.
Airbag Computer
Located on a bracket to the right of the glovebox - i took glovebox door off for ease of access. My computer is bright blue. (can't speak for all other years but likely the same)
Driver's Airbag Removal
Held by 2 bolts. (can't remember size) One either side of steering wheel, under plastic caps that pry off.
Passenger Airbag Removal
Total pita!!! Front Fascias have to come off. Held by bolts at front and underneath. See this picture:
All is well for now... But, I'm not holding my breath. If that dang light returns, then it has to be either an internal computer fault, or a fault with the passenger airbag unit. Neither of those items are serviceable, so, I would just have to replace them.