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Disabling Procedure

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    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.
  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: Locating Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Connector
    GM217468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint I/P module connector located at the base of the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the I/P module connector located at the base of the steering column.
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