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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Place the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Locate the body control module fuse center then remove fuse center cover.
  5. Fig 1: Locating AIR BAG (IGN) And AIR BAG (BATT) Fuses In Fuse Center
    GM1316302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: This SDM has two fused power inputs. To ensure there is no unwanted SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, remove both AIR BAG (IGN) and AIR BAG (BATT) fuses from the body control module fuse center. With the AIR BAG fuses removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  6. Locate and remove the AIR BAG (IGN) and AIR BAG (BATT) fuses from the body control module fuse center.
  7. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Vehicle Harness Yellow Connector To/From Passenger Side Impact Module Yellow Connector
    GM854381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the RF/passenger side impact module yellow connector (3) which is located under the passenger seat.
  9. Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the RF side impact module yellow connector (3).