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SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1



SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 1

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's 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 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.




5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from both (2) front end sensor connectors.

IMPORTANT: This vehicle is equipped with 2 inflatable restraint front end sensors. When performing this procedure be sure to include both sensors.

6. Disconnect both sensor connectors.

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the key from the ignition.




2. Connect the sensor connectors to both (2) front end sensors.
3. Install the CPAs to both sensor connectors.




4. Install the SIR fuse into the fuse block (1) located in the underhood fuse block.
5. 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.
6. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle, if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described.