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SIR System - Enabling Procedure Update


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NUMBER: 91-T-106

CORP.REF.NO: 108303

DATE: April 1991

SECTION: 8C,9J


SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SIR DISABLING - ENABLING PROCEDURE


MODELS/YEARS:
1991 NINETY-EIGHT


Service Precautions as well as Disabling and Enabling Procedures for the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System were not included in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console Section 8C. The following information should have appeared on 8C-4 immediately following On-Vehicle Service.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
The DERM can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Many of the service procedures require disconnection of the SIR fuse and inflator module from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental deployment. Diagnostic procedures do not normally require fuse removal or disconnection of the inflator module. Always refer to GM service procedures for diagnosis.
CAUTION: When performing service on or around the SIR components or SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below to temporarily disable the SIR system. Refer to appropriate service manual procedures. Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR repairs.

DISABLING THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM Remove or Disconnect:
1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF".
2. SIR fuse # 7 from fuse panel.
3. Left sound insulator.

4. Connector position assurance (CPA) and yellow two-way SIR harness connector at base of steering column.

ENABLING THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM) Install or Connect:

1. Yellow two-way SIR harness connector at base of steering column, and connector position assurance.
2. Left sound insulator.
3. SIR fuse # 7 into fuse panel.

4. Turn the ignition switch to "RUN" and verify the "INFLATABLE RESTRAINT" indicator lamp flashes 7 to 9 times and then goes out. If the lamp does not operate as indicated, refer to Section 9J-A.