FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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- Enabling the SIR System

INSTALL OR CONNECT
^ Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" and remove key.

1. SIR (3) connector to harness (65) connector.
2. Yellow 2-way SIR connector and CPA to passenger inflator module pigtail at DERM mounting bracket.
3. Sound insulator - RH.
4. Yellow 2-way connector and CPA near the base of the steering column.
5. Sound insulator - LH.
6. "AIR BAG" fuse 1 to I/P fuse block.
^ Turn ignition switch to "RUN" and verify that the "AIR BAG" warning lamp flashes 7 times and then turns "OFF". If it does not operate as described, perform the "SIR Diagnostic System Check".

Important: Before doing any service procedures, disabling the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system and removal of Inflator Module and Steering Wheel is needed. Columns equipped with SIR and Redundant Steering Wheel Control (RSWC) will have an SIR coil with two wire leads. SIR wire leads are yellow with a yellow connector cover. (RSWC) wire leads are grey with black connectors. Refer to DISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM.