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Disabling Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
    Fig 1: Locating SIR Fuse
    GM628316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 console accessory wiring junction block access hole cover.
    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.
  5. Remove the SIR Fuse.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Sensor, CPA & Yellow Sensor Harness Connector
    GM809058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the orange connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the yellow sensor harness connector (3).
  8. Disconnect the harness connector from the sensor (1).