SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 1

DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.




4. Remove the rear seat.
5. Locate the right rear fuse center (1) under the rear seat. Remove the fuse center top cover.
6. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the right rear fuse center.

IMPORTANT: With the SIR 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.




7. Open front hood, and locate the front end sensor also known as the electronic frontal sensor (EFS) (2).
8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the front end sensor connector.
9. Remove the front end sensor connector from the front end sensor (2).

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




2. Connect the front end sensor connector to the front end sensor (2).
3. Connect the CPA to the front end sensor connector.




4. Install the SIR fuse into the right rear fuse center (1).
5. Install the right rear fuse center cover.
6. Install the rear seat.
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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.