Disabling

The inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserve energy supply. The reserve energy supply provides deployment power for the air bags. Deployment power is available for as much as 10 seconds after disconnecting the vehicle power by any of the following methods:
^ Turn OFF the ignition.
^ Remove the fuse that provides power to the SDM.
^ Disconnect the vehicle battery from the vehicle electrical system.

Disabling the SIR system prevents deploying of the air bags from the reserve energy supply power.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

IMPORTANT: With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the IP fuse block.
5. Remove the left sound insulator, if equipped.
6. Remove the knee bolster.






7. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.
8. Open the IP compartment door, lift stop and allow door to fully open.
9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.






10. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.