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Disabling Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Underhood Fuse Center
    GM1619260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: This sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) has 2 fused power inputs. To ensure there is no unwanted SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, remove both AIR BAG (IGN) and AIR BAG (BATT) fuses. With the AIR BAG fuses 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.
  4. Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center (1) on right/passenger shock tower.
  5. Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
  6. Locate and remove the Air Bag Fuse from the underhood fuse center.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Interior Fuse Center
    GM1619262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull back the carpet from the front lower right/passenger door pillar to expose the interior fuse center (1). Refer to Junction Block Replacement - Accessory Wiring .
  8. Remove the cover then locate and remove the Air Bag Fuse from the interior fuse center.
    9. Fig 3: Locating SIR Sensors & Connectors
    GM1613911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the radiator upper air baffle and deflector and locate the left and right front end sensor (1, 4).
  10. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3, 6) from both front end sensors connector (2, 5).
  11. Remove both front end sensor connectors (2, 5) from each front end sensor (1, 4).
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