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SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9



SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 9

DISABLING PROCEDURE




1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.

IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions.

2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the fuse box cover.
5. Remove the F8 fuse.

IMPORTANT: With the F8 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 connector position assurance (CPA) from the side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
7. Disconnect the side air impact module - RF connector (1).

ENABLING PROCEDURE




1. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
2. Install the CPA to the side impact module - RF connector (1).




3. Install the F8 Fuse.
4. Install the fuse box cover.
5. Staying well away from all inflator modules and pretensioners, turn ON the ignition.
- The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
- The AIR BAG indicator will then turn OFF.
6. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Testing and Inspection