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Disabling System

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WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury could result. Read and follow service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE: When SIR fuse is removed and ignition is on, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key.
  2. Open glove box to access fuse block. Remove SIR fuse from fuse block. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column and disconnect connector. See Fig 1. Remove CPA from passenger-side air bag module connector, located to right of steering column and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.
Fig 1: Locating Driver-side Air Bag Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98I09778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Locating Passenger-side Air Bag Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98E09776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.