Disabling System
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WARNING:
SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 seconds after ignition switch is turned OFF, battery is disconnected, or fuse powering SDM is removed. In order to begin servicing immediately, inflator modules must be removed from deployment loop.
NOTE:
When SIR fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
- Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
- Remove SIR fuse (15-amp) located in instrument panel fuse block. Remove left-side sound insulator and knee bolster (if equipped). Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1 . Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side Yellow 2-pin connector located behind glove box. See Fig 2 .System is now disabled.