Enabling the SIR System

IMPORTANT: If vehicle is equipped with optional Rear Air Bags (AW9) the following steps must be done, to completely enable the SIR system.




1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Connect the passenger rear side air bag yellow connector (3) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
3. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the passenger rear side air bag yellow connector (3).
4. Connect the driver rear side air bag yellow connector (3) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
5. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the driver rear side air bag yellow connector (3).
6. Install the rear seat back.




7. Connect the driver side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
8. Install both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) to the driver side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the driver seat.
9. Connect the passenger side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
10. Install both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) to the passenger side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the passenger seat.




11. Connect the passenger (IP) frontal air bag yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1) located above the passenger sound insulator.
12. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the passenger yellow connector (1).
13. Install the passenger sound insulator.




14. Connect the driver frontal air bag yellow connector (4) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (3) located next to steering column (2).
15. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) to the driver yellow connector (3)
16. Install the driver sound insulator.




17. Rear fuse block is located under the rear seat.
18. Install the SIR fuse to the rear fuse block.
19. Install the rear seat.
20. Staying well away from all air bags, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
20.1. The AIR BAG warning lamp will flash 7 times.
20.2. The AIR BAG warning lamp will then turn OFF.
21. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning lamp does not operate as described. Refer to A Diagnostic System Check - SIR. Diagnostic System Check