SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3
SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3DISABLING PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Perform this procedure in order to prevent deployment of the air bags from the reserve energy supply power.
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT: With the F8 fuse 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.
3. Remove the F8 fuse.
4. Remove the lower steering column trim panel.
5. Remove the knee bolster.
6. Remove the following parts.
- The Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
- The yellow 2-way connector for the inflatable restraint steering wheel module Release then unlock the connector.
ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Install the yellow 2-way connector and install the CPA for the inflatable restraint steering wheel module and the steering wheel side cap.
3. Install the knee bolster.
4. Install the lower steering column trim panel.
5. Install the F8 fuse.
6. Staying well away from both air bags, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify that the AIR BAG warning indicator flashes seven times and then stays OFF. If the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems.