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Disabling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may occur. Wait at least one minute after disabling SIR system before servicing vehicle or air bag system.
NOTE: When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key. Remove instrument panel fuse block access door. Remove AIR BAG fuse (15-amp) from instrument panel fuse block.
  2. Remove driver-side knee bolster. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector, located at base of steering column. See Fig 1. Remove passenger-side knee bolster. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector, located behind glove box. See Fig 2.
Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98H13224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Yellow 2-pin Connector
G98F13222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.