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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 SIR 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 OFF and remove key.
  2. Remove SIR fuse (15-amp) from instrument panel fuse block. Remove driver-side sound insulator panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connectors for driver and passenger-side air bag modules located at base of steering column. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Yellow 2-pin Connectors
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