Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- To disable air bag system, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove S.I.R. fuse from fuse block. Disconnect Yellow S.I.R. connector at base of steering column. On models equipped with passenger-side air bag, also disconnect Yellow connector under right side of instrument panel. INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light will come on. This is normal.
- Wait 10 minutes before working on vehicle. All connectors used on S.I.R. system use Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips to ensure connector retention.
- To activate air bag system, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect Yellow 2-pin connector and CPA clip at base of steering column and/or under right side of instrument panel. Install S.I.R. fuse. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light should flash 7 times, then go off. For more information, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.