Disabling System
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WARNING:
SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after ignition switch is turned OFF, battery is disconnected, or fuse powering SDM is removed. In order to begin servicing immediately, inflator modules must be removed from deployment loop.
NOTE:
When SIR fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
- Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove SIR fuse from underhood fuse block. See Fig 1. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering wheel and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.
- Remove passenger-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 3.
- Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver side impact air bag connector located under driver seat. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect passenger side impact air bag connector located under passenger seat. See Fig 4. System is now disabled.