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Disabling Procedure

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  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the LH I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  5. Remove the AIR BAG fuse from the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
    Fig 1: Locating AIR BAG Fuse
    GM202097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the LH center pillar upper trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS)-LH from the center pillar (1). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Sedan)  or Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Coupe) .
    Fig 2: Locating Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
    GM834329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the SIS-LH connector (4).
    Fig 3: Identifying Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Connector
    GM834331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the SIS-LH connector (4).
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