Air Bag Disabling & Activating
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.
- To disable air bag, turn ignition off. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove SIR fuse from fuse block. Disconnect Yellow SIR connector at base of steering column. Wait 15 minutes before working on vehicle. All connectors used on SIR system use Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips to ensure connector retention.
- To activate air bag system, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect Yellow SIR connector and CPA clip at base of steering column. Install SIR fuse. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Observe INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light. Light should flash several times, and then go out.