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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn 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 the fuse center cover.
    5. IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse 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.
  5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
  6. Remove the upper rear window molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rear Window Upper in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove both the left and right rear corner garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  9. Remove the rear coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
    10. Fig 1: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Gently pull down the right rear corner to access the roof rail module - right connector.
  11. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the roof rail module - right connector.
  12. Disconnect the roof rail module - right connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    13. Fig 2: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  14. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector.
  15. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector.
    16. Fig 3: CPA & I/P Module Connector
    GM1244712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the CPA from the instrument panel module (IPM) connector.
  17. Disconnect the IPM connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    18. Fig 4: CPA & Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    GM1244684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the CPA from the steering wheel module coil connector.
  19. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    20. Fig 5: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  21. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
  22. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
    23. Fig 6: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Gently pull down the left rear corner of the headliner to access the roof rail module - left connector.
  24. Remove the CPA from the roof rail module - left connector.
  25. Disconnect the roof rail module - left connector from the vehicle harness connector.
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