Disabling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE:
When SIR fuse is removed and ignition is on, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
- Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key.
- Remove rear seat cushion. See REAR SEAT CUSHION under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove SIR fuse from rear fuse block, located under left rear seat cushion. Remove driver-side sound insulator panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column. See Fig 1.
- Remove passenger-side sound insulator panel. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector located behind sound insulator panel. See Fig 2.
- Remove CPA clip and disconnect driver side impact air bag module/seat belt pretensioner Yellow 6-pin connector, located under driver-side front seat. See Fig 3. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger side impact air bag module/seat belt pretensioner Yellow 6-pin connector, located under passenger-side front seat. System is now disabled.