Disabling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow all service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE:
When AIR BAGS fuse is removed and ignition is on, 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 off. Remove key.
- Remove AIR BAGS fuse from instrument panel fuse block, located in driver-side kick panel. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 1.
- Remove passenger-side knee bolster. Remove CPA clip from passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 2. SIR system is now disabled.