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Disabling Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: I/P Fuse Block & SDM Fuse
    GM68610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Kick-Up Panel Replacement - Front Floor in Interior Trim.
    IMPORTANT: With the SDM Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, The AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  5. Remove the SDM Fuse from the I/P fuse block.
  6. Fig 2: Steering Wheel Module Coil & CPA
    GM68613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector located at the base of the steering column.
  9. Fig 3: Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector Removed
    GM68614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector located at the base of the steering column.
  11. Fig 4: Locating Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Connector
    GM217468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint I/P module connector located near the base of the steering column.
  13. Disconnect the I/P module connector located near the base of the steering column.