Disabling and Enabling the SIR System

IMPORTANT: For steps 1-10, LHD illustrations are shown, RHD illustrations are similar. A LHD and RHD illustration are shown in step 11. LHD illustration is shown first.

DISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from I/P junction block.

IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and ignition switch On, the AIR BAG warning lamp will be On. This is normal operation and does not indicate an Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system malfunction.





4. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located near the base of the steering column.





5. Remove upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
6. Remove upper trim panel screws.





7. Lift upper trim panel at clip locations on rear edge to disengage clips.
8. Disengage forward edge of upper trim panel by lifting upward at each outer corner, then pull rearward.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing upper trim panel.

IMPORTANT: Be careful, when removing upper trim panel, not to damage the upper trim panel seal. (Small arrow denotes seal position.)

9. Remove upper trim panel.

Fig. 12 Upper Instrument Panel Insulator Removal.:

10. Remove upper trim panel insulator.





11. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located on pigtail from passenger inflator module.





For RHD Domestic vehicles only.

ENABLING THE SIR SYSTEM

1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.





2. Connect yellow two-way SIR connector at the base of steering column and install connector position assurance (CPA) device to connector.





3. Connect yellow two-way passenger inflator module pigtail and install connector position assurance (CPA) device to connector.





For RHD Domestic vehicles only.

Fig. 12 Upper Instrument Panel Insulator Removal.:

4. Install upper trim panel insulator.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to tuck in all flaps.





IMPORTANT: Be sure upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on forward edge before installing upper trim panel.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when replacing upper trim panel.

5. Lower panel, making sure upper trim panel alignment tabs interlock with windshield garnish slots.
6. Push down at clip locations to secure.
7. Press down firmly at forward corners to fully engage retainers.

Fig. 11 Upper Instrument Panel Removal.:

8. Install and tighten screws.
9. Install screw caps.

Torque: 2.3 N.m (20 in-lbs)

10. Install AIR BAG fuse to I/P junction block.
11. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position and verify that the AIR BAG warning lamp flashes seven times and then turns Off. If it does not operate as described, perform the "SIR Diagnostic System Check." Air Bag Systems