Disabling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow all service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE:
When SIR fuse is removed and ignition is on, 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 off and remove key.
- Remove SIR fuse (20-amp) from trunk fuse block, located in trunk behind upper left side of rear seat back. Remove left sound insulator panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. See Fig 1.
- Remove glove box assembly. Remove passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector from instrument panel metal structure. See Fig 2. Remove CPA clip from passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector and disconnect connector.