SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8

SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8

Disabling Procedure

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

1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
4. Remove the trim panel.
5. Access the I/P module connector through the glove box.

IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG 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 AIR BAG Fuse from the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.




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 IP module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the IP support.




10. Disconnect the IP module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the IP 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 CPA from the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
14. Disconnect the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.

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 IP module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the IP support.
5. Install the CPA to the IP module yellow 4-way connector (1) located behind the IP 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 LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.
9. Install the CPA to the LF side impact module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the driver seat.




10. Install the AIR BAG Fuse to the fuse block (1) located in the underhood electrical center.
11. Staying well away from all air bags. turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
11.1. The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
11.2. The AIR BAG indicator will then turn OFF.

12. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described.