Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Place the ignition in the OFF position.
- Remove the kick-up panel (2) to expose the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
- Remove the I/P fuse block cover (1).
IMPORTANT: With the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) fuse removed and the ignition in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.
- Locate the SDM fuse within the I/P fuse block.
- Remove the SDM fuse from the I/P fuse block.
- Remove the right/passenger sound insulator from the I/P. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Locate the I/P module yellow connector just right of console and remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the vehicle harness yellow connector.
- Disconnect the I/P module yellow connector from the vehicle harness yellow connector.
- Remove both CPAs (1) from the RF/passenger side impact module and seat belt pretensioner yellow connector (3) which is located under the passenger seat.
- Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the RF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (3).
- Remove the left/driver sound insulator from the I/P. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the CPA (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
- Disconnect the steering wheel module coil yellow connector (3) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
- Remove both CPAs (3) from the LF/driver side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1) which is located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the LF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1).