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 passenger/right lower center pillar trim cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Loosen the right side impact sensor (SIS) fasteners, then slide the right SIS (1) up and remove from the center pillar.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the SIS connector (2).
- Disconnect the SIS wiring harness connector (2) from the SIS (1).
- Remove the CPA from the passenger/right seat belt retractor pretensioner connector.
- Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector from the right seat belt retractor pretensioner.
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.