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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
  4. 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.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuse & Relay Block
    GM884366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.
  6. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Envoy, Envoy XUV) or Grille Replacement (TrailBlazer) or Grille Replacement (Bravada) or Grille Replacement (Rainier) in Exterior Trim.
  7. Remove sensor bracket from bumper. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement .
  8. IMPORTANT: This vehicle is equipped with two inflatable restraint electronic frontal sensors (EFS). When performing this procedure be sure to include both EFS's.
    Fig 2: View Of Connector Position Assurance At Front End Sensor Connectors
    GM842979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from both (2) electronic frontal sensor (EFS) connectors.
  10. Disconnect both EFS connectors.