Disabling the SIR System

****This article was updated by TSB 63-90-16***










Remove or Disconnect
^ Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
^ Remove the key from the ignition switch.
1. The SIR Fuse from the trunk compartment fuse block.
2. The sound insulator, LH, refer to Sound Insulators in Instrument Panel, Console and Gauges.
3. The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and the driver yellow 2-way connector located near the base of the steering column.
4. The sound insulator, RH, refer to Sound Insulators in Instrument Panel, Console and Gauges.
5. The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and the passenger yellow 2-way connector through the trap door in the I/P compartment.

Important
With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.

NOTE: The passenger inflator module (inflatable restraint I/P module) yellow 2-way connector location changed about two months into production. The change was made to move the passenger inflator module pigtail and SIR wiring harness away from the HVAC Air Mix actuator. If you open the trap door in the rear of the I/P compartment (glove box) and the 2-way connector is not visible, the I/P compartment must be removed to access the connector. The connector is clipped to the I/P structure outboard of the I/P compartment.

Route the pigtail and SIR wiring harness away from the HVAC Air Mix actuator when you clip the 2-way connector to the I/P structure.