Disabling the SIR System

1. Turn the steering wheel in order to ensure that the vehicle's wheels point straight ahead.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Important: With the AIR BAG Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

4. Remove the AIR BAG Fuse from the Instrument Panel (IP) fuse block.





5. Remove the left sound insulator.

6. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (3) from the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel yellow 2-way connector (1). The 2-way connector is located at the base of the steering column.





7. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel yellow 2-way connector (1,3). This connector is located at the base of the steering column.





8. Remove the right sound insulator (3).





9. Locate the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (2) (Pontiac).

10. Locate the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (2) (Buick).





11. Locate the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (3) (Oldsmobile).





12. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (2) from the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (1). The connector is located above the right sound insulator.





13. Disconnect the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (2) from the harness connector (1). The connector is located above the right sound insulator.