Disabling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker and 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: SDM maintains sufficient voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 seconds after ignition switch is turned OFF, battery is disconnected, or fuse powering SDM is removed. In order to begin servicing immediately, inflator modules must be removed from deployment loop.

NOTE: When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a system malfunction.

Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from inline fuse holder near base of steering column. Remove steering column opening trim plate. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1.
Open glove box compartment and push in on left and right stoppers to allow glove box to swing open past stops. See Fig 2. Disconnect passenger-side CPA and passenger-side Yellow 2-pin connector, located above glove box. See Fig 3. System is now disabled.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Clip Location

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Fig 2: Releasing Glove Box Stops

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Fig 3: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Connector Position Assurance (Cpa) Clip Location

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