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Disabling Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of LH Fuse/Relay Panel
    GM241289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the LH I/P wiring harness junction block access panel.
  5. Remove the AIR BAG Fuse from the LH I/P wiring harness junction block (3).
    IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (1) located above the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  7. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (1).
    8. Fig 2: View Of RH I/P Wiring Harness Junction Block & Components
    GM241290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the RH I/P wiring harness junction block access panel.
  9. Remove the CPA (2) from the inflatable restraint I/P module connector (3) located above the RH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  10. Disconnect the I/P module connector (3).
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