Disabling System
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WARNING:
The SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after ignition is turned OFF, battery is disconnected, or fuse powering SDM is removed. In order to begin servicing immediately, inflator modules must be removed from the deployment loop. 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. 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 Yellow 2-pin connector from behind glove box. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side Yellow 2-pin connector. See Fig 2.