Disabling & Activating Air Bag System: Storm

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Geo Storm, 1991 Geo Metro, 1990 Geo Storm, and 1990 Geo Metro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To disable SIR system, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove meter fuse (C-22) and SIR fuse (C-23) from fuse block. See Fig 1 . Remove lower knee bolster. Disconnect Orange 3-pin SIR connector at base of steering column. Wait 10 minutes before working on vehicle. All connectors used on SIR system use Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips to ensure connector retention.
To activate SIR system, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect Orange 3-pin connector and CPA clip at base of steering column. Install fuses C-22 and C-23 in fuse block. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Observe INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light. See TESTING - SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuse Block SIR Fuses (Storm)

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