Disabling Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Left Side Fuse Block Access Cover

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IMPORTANT: Perform this procedure in order to prevent deployment of the air bags from the reserve energy supply power.

Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

IMPORTANT: With the F8 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.

Remove the F8 fuse.

Fig 2: Opening Instrument Panel Compartment

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Remove the glove box. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Fig 3: Connector View

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Remove the CPA and the yellow 2-way connector from the inflatable restraint instrument panel (I/P) module pigtail (1). Release then unlock the connector.