Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center on right/passenger shock tower.
- Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
- Locate and remove the SIR Fuse from the underhood fuse center.
- Remove the radiator upper air baffle and deflector and locate the left and/or right front end sensor also known as electronic frontal sensor (EFS) that needs servicing.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from both front end sensors connector (3).
- Remove both front end sensor connectors (3) from each front end sensor (1).
IMPORTANT:
With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.