Disabling System
WARNING:
Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury could occur. 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.
- Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key.
- Remove SIR fuse, located in instrument panel fuse block on left end of instrument panel. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column and disconnect connector. See Fig 1.
- Open glove box door. Lift stop on glove box and allow door to fully open. Remove CPA clip from passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector, located behind glove box and disconnect connector. See Fig 2.