SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 8

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.

IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones before disabling the SIR system.

2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
4. Remove the trim panel.
5. Access the instrument panel module (IPM) connector through the glove box.




6. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.

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




7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
8. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.




9. Remove the CPA from the IPM yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the instrument panel (I/P) support.
10. Disconnect the IPM yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.




11. Remove the CPA from the RF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
12. Disconnect the RF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.




13. Remove the lock pillar trim panel.
14. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner right connector.
15. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner right connector from the vehicle harness connector.




16. Remove the CPA from the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
17. Disconnect the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.




18. Remove the lock pillar trim panel.
19. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner left connector.
20. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner left connector from the vehicle harness connector.

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the key from the ignition.




2. Connect the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector (2) located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.
3. Install the CPA (1) to the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector located left of the steering column near the knee bolster.




4. Connect the IPM yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.
5. Install the CPA to the IPM yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the I/P support.




6. Connect the RF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
7. Install the CPA to the RF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the passenger seat.




8. Connect the seat belt pretensioner-right and install the CPA.
9. Install the lock pillar trim panel.




10. Connect the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
11. Install the CPA to the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.




12. Connect the seat belt pretensioner-left and install the CPA.
13. Install the lock pillar trim panel.




14. Install the SIR fuse to the fuse block (1) located in the underhood electrical center.
15. Staying well away from all air bags, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
1. The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
2. The AIR BAG indicator will then turn OFF.
16. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described. Diagnostic System Check