Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center.
- Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
- Locate and remove the air bag fuse from the underhood fuse center.
- Remove the driver/left instrument panel (I/P) insulator panel. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the steering wheel module coil yellow connector (1) located at the base of the steering column.
- Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (1).
IMPORTANT:
With the Air Bag Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR System malfunction.