LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Pontiac >> 2004 >> Aztek Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 121 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) >> Repair Instructions >> SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 >> Disabling Procedure

Disabling Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones  before disabling the SIR system.
  1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
  4. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Fuse & Relay Block
    GM884366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  6. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.
  7. Fig 2: Locating CPA & Steering Wheel Module Yellow 4-Way Connector
    GM869638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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.
  9. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.