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SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7



SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 7

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.




3. Remove the kick-up panel (2) to expose the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
4. Remove the I/P fuse block cover (1).




5. Locate the SDM fuse within the I/P fuse block.

IMPORTANT: With the SDM fuse removed and the ignition in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

6. Remove the SDM fuse from the I/P fuse block.




7. Remove both connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the LF/driver side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1) which is located under the driver seat.
8. Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the LF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1).

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.




2. Connect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) to the LF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1).
3. Install both CPA's (3) to the LF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1).




4. Install the SDM fuse into the I/P fuse block.
5. Install the I/P fuse block cover (1).
6. Install the kick-up panel (2) to cover the I/P fuse block (1).
7. Use caution while reaching in and place the ignition to the ON position.The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
8. Perform the Vehicle System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Testing and Inspection