Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.

1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.

Important: With the AIR BAG Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

4. Remove the AIR BAG Fuse from the IP fuse block.
5. Remove the sound insulator, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (1) located at the base of the steering column.
7. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector (1) located at the base of the steering column.



8. Remove the instrument panel extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
9. Remove the CPA (2) from the IP module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the instrument panel extension.
10. Disconnect the IP module yellow 2-way connector (1) located under the instrument panel extension.