SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 9

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position.




3. Open the hood and locate the underhood fuse center (1) on right/passenger side.

IMPORTANT: This inflatable restraint 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 SIR (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. Lift the cover for the underhood fuse center.
5. Locate and remove the Air Bag fuse from the underhood fuse center.




6. Remove the rear seat.
7. Locate the rear fuse center under rear seat, then remove the fuse center top cover.
8. Remove the SIR fuse from the rear fuse center.




9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the RF/passenger side impact module connector (1) located under the front of passenger seat.
10. Disconnect the RF side impact module connector (1) from the vehicle harness connector.

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.




2. Connect the RF side impact module connector (1) to the vehicle harness connector.
3. Install the CPA lock to the RF side impact module connector (1).
4. Install both Air Bag fuses, one in the underhood fuse center and one in the interior fuse center.
5. Replace both fuse center covers.
6. Install the rear seat.
7. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
8. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Testing and Inspection