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Disabling System

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WARNING: SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after ignition switch is turned OFF, battery is disconnected, or fuse powering SDM is removed. In order to begin servicing immediately, inflator modules must be removed from deployment loop.
NOTE: When AIR BAGS fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
  2. Remove AIR BAGS fuse (10-amp) from instrument panel fuse block. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1 . Remove passenger-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect passenger-side Yellow 2-pin connector located behind passenger-side knee bolster. See Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connector
G98F13628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connector
G98J13630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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