Disabling the SIR System

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the LH instrument panel access hole cover.
5. Remove the SDM Fuse from the fuse block.

IMPORTANT: With the SDM Fuse removed and the ignition ON, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.




6. Remove the RH instrument panel access hole cover.
7. Unclip the frontal air bags yellow 4-way connector from the metal rail.
8. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the frontal air bags yellow 4-way connector.
9. Disconnect the frontal air bags yellow 4-way connector.




10. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the driver side air bag yellow 2-way connector (4) located under the driver seat, if the vehicle is equipped with a driver side air bag.
11. Disconnect the driver side air bag yellow 2-way connector.