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Disabling Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center on right/passenger shock tower.
    5. Fig 1: Locating SIR Fuse
    GM465618Courtesy 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.
  5. Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
  6. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the underhood fuse center.
  7. When disabling the roof rail module go to step 8, if the side impact sensor (SIS) needs disabling then go to step 11.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Sunroof Components
    GM902186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the left rear sail panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the left/driver roof rail module connector (2).
  10. Disconnect the left roof rail module wiring harness yellow connector (2) from the left roof rail module (3).
    11. Fig 3: View Of Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
    GM863414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the left/driver door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door in Doors.
  12. Remove enough of the water deflector to access the SIS.
  13. Remove the SIS CPA from the left SIS connector (3).
  14. Remove the SIS connector (3) from the SIS (1).
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