Removal Procedure

CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
Record the radio Theftlock® code (if applicable). Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Entertainment.
Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.

Fig 1: Locating Battery Negative Cable

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Disconnect the battery negative cable (2) from the battery.