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Disabling System

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WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE: When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition is on, 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 off and remove key.
  2. Remove right-side end cover from instrument panel. Remove AIR BAG fuse, located in fuse block behind right side of instrument panel. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector. Remove CPA from passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located to right of steering column and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.
Fig 1: Locating Driver-side Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98I09778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Locating Passenger-side Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98E09776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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