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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Locate the body control module fuse center. Remove fuse center cover.
    5. Fig 1: Locating AIR BAG Fuse
    GM1368912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
  6. To disable the roof rail module - left, perform steps 7-13. To disable both the side impact sensor (SIS) - LF and the seat belt pretensioner - LF, perform steps 14-18.
  7. Remove the upper rear window molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove both the left and right rear corner garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner in Interior Trim.
  9. Remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  10. Remove the rear coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Gently pull down the left rear corner of the headliner to access the roof rail module - left connector.
    12. Fig 2: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the roof rail module - left connector.
  13. Disconnect the roof rail module - left connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  14. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
    15. Fig 3: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
  16. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    17. Fig 4: View Of Side Impact Sensor, CPA & Vehicle Harness Connector
    GM1368900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the CPA (2) from the SIS - LF connector.
  18. Disconnect the SIS - LF (1) from the vehicle harness connector (3).
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