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Disabling System

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WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE: When SIR fuse is removed and ignition is on, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key.
  2. Remove access panel from end of driver-side instrument panel. Remove AIR BAG fuse from instrument panel fuse block. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module connector and disconnect connector.
  3. Remove instrument panel trim pad. See INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PAD . Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from passenger-side air bag module connector and disconnect connector.
Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Connector
G99F23395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Module Connector
G99E26199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.