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SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 2

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Locate the body control module fuse center then remove fuse center cover.
5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.

IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.




6. Remove the garnish molding from the upper lock pillar.
7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the roof rail module-left connector.
8. Disconnect the roof rail module-left connector from the vehicle harness connector.

ENABLING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.




2. Connect the roof rail module-left connector to the vehicle harness connector.
3. Install the CPA to the roof rail module-left connector.
4. Install the garnish molding to the upper lock pillar.
5. Install the AIR BAG fuse into the body control module fuse center.
6. Install the body control module fuse center cover.
7. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
8. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems.