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Disabling Procedure

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  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. Fig 1: View Of Under Rear Seat (Right Rear Fuse Center)
    GM816858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  5. Locate the right rear fuse center (1) under rear seat, then remove the fuse center top cover.
    6. IMPORTANT: With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  6. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the right rear fuse center.
  7. Remove both connector position assurance (CPA) from the RF/passenger side impact module and seat belt pretensioner yellow connector (1) which is located under the front of passenger seat.
    8. Fig 2: Locating RF Side Impact Module & Pretensioner Yellow Connector
    GM816855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the RF side impact module and pretensioner yellow connector (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector.
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