Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7


SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7

Disabling Procedure

IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions.




1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.

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

4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the fuse block.




5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
6. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (2).




7. Remove the CPA from the I/P module yellow 2-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.
8. Disconnect the I/P module yellow 2-way connector (1).

Enabling Procedure




1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Connect the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
3. Install the CPA (1) to the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (2).




4. Connect the I/P module yellow 2-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.
5. Install the CPA to the I/P module yellow 2-way connector (1).




6. Install the SIR Fuse to the underhood fuse block.
7. Staying well away from all air bags, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
7.1. The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
7.2. The AIR BAG indicator will then turn OFF.

8. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described.