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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
  3. Fig 1: Kick-Up Panel, I/P Fuse Block & Cover
    GM1246577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the kick-up panel (2) to expose the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
  5. Remove the I/P fuse block cover (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying SDM Fuse
    GM1246574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  6. Locate the SDM fuse within the I/P fuse block.
  7. Remove the SDM fuse from the I/P fuse block.
  8. Fig 3: Locating Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Connector
    GM217468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. 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.
  10. Locate the I/P module yellow connector just right of console and remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the vehicle harness yellow connector.
  11. Disconnect the I/P module yellow connector from the vehicle harness yellow connector.
  12. Fig 4: View of Connector Position Assurance & Pretensioner Yellow Connector
    GM854383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. 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.
  14. Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the RF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (3).
  15. Fig 5: CPA, Vehicle Harness Yellow Connector, Steering Wheel Module Coil Yellow Connector
    GM1246630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. 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.
  17. Remove the CPA (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
  18. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil yellow connector (3) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
  19. Fig 6: View Of CPA, Seat Belt Pretensioner Yellow Connector & Vehicle Harness Yellow Connector
    GM854382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove both CPAs (3) from the LF/driver side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1) which is located under the driver seat.
  21. Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the LF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1).