General Service Instructions

The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:

• Do not expose inflator modules to temperatures above 65°C (150°F).
• Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle.
• Use only original replacement parts available from your authorized dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system.

Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 91 cm (3 feet) or greater:

• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
• Any Inflatable restraint air bag module
• Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
• Any Inflatable restraint sensor
• Inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioners
• Inflatable restraint Passenger Presence System (PPS) module or sensor

Disabling Procedure - Air Bag Fuse 

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
   NOTE: The SDM may have more than one fused power input. To ensure there is no unwanted SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, remove all fuses supplying power to the SDM. With all SDM fuses removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.
3. Locate and remove the fuse(s) supplying power to the SDM. Refer to SIR SCHEMATICS  or ELECTRICAL CENTER IDENTIFICATION VIEWS .
4. Wait 1 minute before working on the system.

Enabling Procedure - Air Bag Fuse 

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Install the fuse(s) supplying power to the SDM. Refer to SIR SCHEMATICS  or ELECTRICAL CENTER IDENTIFICATION VIEWS .
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION .

Disabling Procedure - Negative Battery Cable 

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
4. Wait 1 minute before working on system.

Enabling Procedure - Negative Battery Cable 

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION .