Disabling

The Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment power for the air bags. Deployment power is available for as much as 1 minute after disconnecting the vehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents deployment of the air bags from the reserved energy supply.




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 sound insulator-LH.
6. Remove the knee bolster, if equipped.
7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.




8. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.
9. Open the IP compartment door, lift stop and allow door to fully open.




10. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.
11. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.