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Disabling Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
    Fig 1: Locating SIR Fuse
    GM628316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the console accessory wiring junction block access hole cover.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove the SIR Fuse.
  7. When only disabling only side impact module - RF proceed to step 19, if the entire SIR system needs to be disable then go to step 7.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor And Pretensioner Wiring Harness Connectors
    GM628394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the left side impact sensor (SIS) and pretensioner harness connectors (4).
  10. Disconnect the SIS and pretensioner wiring harness connectors (4).
  11. Fig 3: View Of Deployment Harness At Side Impact Module
    GM628320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the CPA from the LF/driver side impact module connector (1) which is located under the driver seat.
  13. Disconnect the vehicle harness connector from the LF side impact module connector (1).
  14. Fig 4: Locating Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    GM628317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the LH insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  16. Remove the CPA from the steering wheel module coil connector (1) located at the base of the steering column.
  17. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (1).
  18. Fig 5: Identifying Inflatable Restraint IP Module Connector
    GM262989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the RH insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  20. Remove the CPA (2) from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector (1).
  21. Disconnect the I/P module connector (1).
  22. Fig 6: View Of Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor And Pretensioner Wiring Harness Connectors
    GM628394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the CPA from the right SIS and pretensioner harness connectors (4).
  24. Disconnect the SIS and pretensioner wiring harness connectors (4).
  25. Fig 7: View Of Deployment Harness At Side Impact Module
    GM628320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the CPA from the RF/driver side impact module connector (1) which is located under the passenger seat.
  27. Disconnect the vehicle harness connector from the RF side impact module connector (1).