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.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Remove the F8 fuse.
- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the knee bolster.
- Remove the following parts:
- The connector position assurance (CPA) (2)
- The yellow 2-way connector for the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (1)-Release then unlock the connector.
- Remove the glove box. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the CPA and the yellow 2-way connector from the inflatable restraint I/P module pigtail. Release then unlock the connector.
- Remove the right lower center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector.
- Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector from the vehicle harness connector.
- Remove the CPA from the side air bag sensor - RF connector.
- Disconnect the side air bag sensor - RF connector.
- Remove the left lower center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
- Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector from the vehicle harness connector.
- Remove the CPA from the side air bag sensor - LF connector.
- Disconnect the side air bag sensor - LF connector.
- Remove the CPA from the side impact module - LF connector (1) located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the side impact module - LF connector (1).
- Remove the CPA from the side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
- Disconnect the side impact module - RF connector (1)
IMPORTANT:
Perform this procedure in order to prevent deployment of the air bags from the reserve energy supply power.
IMPORTANT:
With the F8 fuse removed and the ignition switch is the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is a normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.