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Disabling System

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WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Never begin work on or near SIR components until system is disabled. See DISABLING SYSTEM .
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.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key.
  2. Remove access panel from end of driver-side instrument panel. Remove SIR fuse (15-amp) from driver-side instrument panel wiring harness junction block. See Fig 1. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector for driver-side air bag module.
  3. Remove access panel from end of passenger-side instrument panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector for passenger-side air bag module. See Fig 2. Wait at least one minute before working on air bag system.
Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Connector & Wiring Harness Junction Block
G98I09274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Connector & Wiring Harness Junction Block
G98E09272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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