Disabling System
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
. Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Remove key from ignition switch. Remove console accessory wiring junction block access hole cover. Remove SIR (10-amp) fuse from fuse block. Fuse block is behind access cover on right side of center console. Wait one minute.
- Zone 1
- To disable restraint Electronic Front End Sensor (EFS) located in SIR Zone 1, remove grille. Remove retainers that hold upper front bumper fascia to radiator support. Pull fascia from radiator support to gain access to sensor. Remove Orange CPA clip from Yellow sensor harness connector. Disconnect harness connector from sensor.
- Zones 2 Or 6
- To disable driver/left Side Impact Sensor (SIS) located in SIR Zone 2 or passenger/right Side Impact Sensor (SIS) located in SIR Zone 6, remove front and rear door sill plates from appropriate zone. Remove center pillar lower trim. Remove CPA clip from Yellow 2-pin harness connector on inflatable restraint side air bag sensor. See Fig 1
. Disconnect wiring harness connector from side air bag sensor.
- Zone 3
- To disable driver side air bag module and coil located in SIR Zone 3, remove sound insulator panel from under left side of dash. Remove CPA clip. Disconnect driver air bag 2-pin Yellow SIR connector at base of steering column. See Fig 2
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- Zone 5
- To disable passenger air bag module located in SIR Zone 5, remove sound insulator panel from under right side of dash. Remove CPA clip from passenger air bag module connector located behind right side insulator panel. Disconnect passenger air bag 2-pin Yellow SIR connector. See Figure
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- Zone 7 Or 9
- To disable driver seat side air bag module located in SIR Zone 7 or passenger seat side air bag module located in SIR Zone 9, remove CPA clip from driver side or passenger side air bag 2-pin Yellow SIR connector. Disconnect Yellow SIR connector from vehicle harness located under driver seat or passenger seat. See Fig 3
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- Zone 9
- To disable inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) located in SIR Zone 9, disable Zones 3, 5, 7 and passenger seat side air bag module located in SIR Zone 9. Disconnect Yellow component connectors.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.