Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Remove the I/P fuse block cover.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.
- Remove the SIR Fuse.
- Remove the LH insulator panel.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector located at the base of the steering column.
- Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector.
- Remove the RH I/P access hole cover.
- Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint I/P module connector, located at the RH side of the I/P.
- Disconnect the I/P module connector.
- Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact module - LF connector (1), located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the side impact module - LF connector.