SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 9

DISABLING PROCEDURE




1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.

IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions.

2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the fuse box cover.
5. Remove the F8 fuse.

IMPORTANT: With the F8 fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.




6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
7. Disconnect the side air impact module - RF connector (1).

ENABLING PROCEDURE




1. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
2. Install the CPA to the side impact module - RF connector (1).




3. Install the F8 Fuse.
4. Install the fuse box cover.
5. Staying well away from all inflator modules and pretensioners, turn ON the ignition.
- The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
- The AIR BAG indicator will then turn OFF.
6. Perform the Diagnostic System Check-SIR if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems.