- Enabling the SIR System

ENABLING THE SIR SYSTEM

CAUTION: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Use the following procedure to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Important: The Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) can maintain sufficient voltage to cause deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and/or the battery has been disconnected. Many of the service procedures require removal of the AIR BAG fuse and the inflator module yellow 2-way electrical connector from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental deployment.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
2. Yellow 2-way SIR connector and CPA retainer at the base of the steering column.
3. Knee bolster.
4. AIR BAG fuse to the instrument panel fuse block.
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and verify that the SIR warning lamp flashes seven times and then turns off. If it does not operate as described, perform the "SIR Diagnostic System Check."