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Disabling Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions  before disabling the SIR system.
  1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
    4. IMPORTANT: With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  4. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block.
  5. Remove the LF door trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Early Production) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) in Doors.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance (CPA) & Side Impact Sensor Yellow 2-Way Connector
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  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5) located near the bottom left of the door (4).
  7. Disconnect the side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5).
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