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Disabling Procedure

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  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. Locate the body control module (BCM) fuse center then remove fuse center cover.
    5. Fig 1: Locating AIR BAG (IGN) And AIR BAG (BATT) Fuses In Fuse Center
    GM1316302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: This inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) has two 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 from the BCM fuse center. 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.
  5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG (IGN) and AIR BAG (BATT) fuses from the BCM fuse center.
  6. To disable the seat belt pretensioner-LF go to step 7. To disable the roof rail module-left go to step 10 and for the side impact sensor (SIS)-Left go to step 13.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the seat belt pretensioner-LF connector.
  9. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner-LF connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM899820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the garnish molding from the upper lock pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner Upper in Interior Trim.
  11. Remove the CPA from the roof rail module-left connector.
  12. Disconnect the roof rail module-left connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Door Trim Panel And mounting Screws
    GM804355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the LH door trim panel (2). Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door in Doors.
    14. Fig 5: Identifying Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Connector
    GM834331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the SIS-Left connector (4).
  15. Remove the SIS-Left connector (4) from the SIS (2).
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