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SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7

SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 7

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 rear fuse center under rear seat, then remove the fuse center top cover.

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.

6. Locate and remove the SIR fuse from the rear fuse center.




7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (3) from the LF/driver side impact module yellow connector (1) which is located under the driver seat.
8. Disconnect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) from the LF side impact module yellow connector (1).

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




2. Connect the vehicle harness yellow connector (2) to the LF side impact module yellow connector (1).
3. Install the CPA (3) to the LF side impact module yellow connector (1).




4. Install the SIR fuse into the rear fuse center.
5. Install the 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 SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Restraint Systems.