Disabling System
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WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Never begin work on or near SIR components until system is disabled. See DISABLING SYSTEM .
NOTE:
When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
- Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse (10-amp) from instrument panel fuse block, located behind center of dash. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Locate passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector located under lower side of instrument panel near fan motor. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side Yellow 2-pin connector. See Fig 2.
- On models equipped with head impact air bag modules, remove screws from passenger-side instrument panel upper trim panel. See Fig 3. Carefully pull upward on trim panel to disengage clips and Velcro® fasteners. Ensure that Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is not damaged when removing trim panel. Remove CPA clips from driver and passenger head impact air bag module connectors and disconnect connectors.