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Disabling System

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  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key.
    NOTE: With SDM fuse removed and ignition switch in ON position, AIR BAG warning light will come on. This is normal and does not indicate a system malfunction.
  2. Remove front floor kick-up panel. Remove SDM fuse located in instrument panel fuse block. Remove left sound insulator. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow SIR connector at base of steering column. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect passenger-side Yellow SIR connector at base of steering column.
  3. Wait 10 minutes before beginning service. All connectors in SIR system use CPA clips to ensure connector retention. Even if system is disconnected, use caution when working near air bags.
Fig 1: Locating SDM Fuse In Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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