SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 3

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.

IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.

2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
4. Remove the SIR fuse from the 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.




5. Remove the left instrument panel insulator panel.
6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the steering wheel module coil yellow 4-way connector (2) located at the base of the steering column.
7. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil yellow 4-way connector (2).

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the key from the ignition.




2. Connect the steering wheel module coil yellow 4-way connector (2) located at the base of the steering column.
3. Install the CPA (3) to the steering wheel module coil yellow 4-way connector (2).
4. Install the left instrument panel insulator panel.
5. Install the SIR fuse into the fuse block.
6. Staying well away from all air bags and pretensioners, 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.
7. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information, if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described.