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Disabling Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
  4. Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center on right/passenger shock tower.
    5. Fig 1: Locating SIR Fuse
    GM465618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  5. Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
  6. Locate and remove the SIR Fuse from the underhood fuse center.
    7. Fig 2: Locating SIR Sensors & Connectors
    GM1613911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the radiator upper air baffle and deflector and locate the left and right front end sensor (1,4).
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3,6) from both front end sensors connector (2,5).
  9. Remove both front end sensor connectors (2,5) from each front end sensor (1,4).
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