Disabling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. 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 service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

NOTE: When SRS fuse is removed from junction block 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 and remove key.
Remove center console accessory wiring junction block cover. Remove SRS fuse from junction block. Remove driver-side insulator panel. See Fig 1. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side air bag module Yellow connector, located at base of steering column.
Remove passenger-side CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side air bag module Yellow connector, located below glove box. See Fig 2. Remove CPA clip from driver side impact air bag module connector, located under driver-side front seat. See Fig 3. Disconnect driver side impact air bag module connector.
Remove CPA clip from passenger side impact air bag module connector, located under passenger-side front seat. Disconnect passenger side impact air bag module connector.

Fig 1: Locating Driver-side Air Bag Module Yellow 4-pin Connector

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Fig 2: Locating Passenger-side Air Bag Module Yellow 4-pin Connector

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Fig 3: Locating Side Impact Air Bag Module Yellow 2-pin Connector (Driver-side Shown; Passenger-side Is Similar)

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