Disabling System (Alero, Grand Am & Malibu)
NOTE:
When AIR BAG fuse is removed and the ignition is in ON position, the AIR BAG warning lamp will illuminate. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove key from ignition switch.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from junction block/fuse panel at far left end of instrument panel. See Fig 1. Wait one minute.
- Zone 3
To disable driver side air bag module and coil located in SIR Zone 3, remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. See Figure. Disconnect driver 2-pin Yellow SIR connector located above fuse block. See Fig 1. - Zone 5
To disable passenger side air bag module located in SIR Zone 5, remove access panel from junction block/fuse panel at far right end of instrument panel. See Figure. Remove passenger air bag CPA clip and disconnect 2-pin Yellow SIR connector located above fuse block. See Fig 2. - Zone 9
To disable inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) located in SIR Zone 9, remove CPA clip. See Figure. Disconnect driver side 2-pin Yellow SIR connector located above fuse block. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Remove passenger air bag CPA clip and disconnect 2-pin Yellow SIR connector located above fuse block.