Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, 2005 GMC Envoy XUV, 2005 GMC Envoy XL, 2005 GMC Envoy, and 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Access the instrument panel (I/P) module connector through the glove box.
- Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
- Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
- Remove the CPA from the I/P module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.
- Disconnect the I/P module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.
- Remove the CPA from the RF seat belt pretensioner yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
- Disconnect the RF seat belt pretensioner yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
- Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar in Interior Trim
- Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint roof rail module - right yellow 2-way inline connector.
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint roof rail module - right yellow 2-way inline connector from the vehicle harness connector.
- Remove the CPA from the LF seat belt pretensioner yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the LF seat belt pretensioner yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
- Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar in Interior Trim
- Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint roof rail module - left yellow 2-way inline connector.
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint roof rail module - left yellow 2-way inline connector from the vehicle harness connector.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.
IMPORTANT:
With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.