Important: Perform this procedure in order to prevent deployment of the air bags
from the reserve energy supply power.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight
ahead.
 
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
 
Important: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position,
the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is a normal operation and
  does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.
- Remove the AIR BAG fuse (3) from the inline fuse holder, which
is located near the base of the steering column.
 
- Remove the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to 
Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side 
 in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
 
- Remove the following parts:
 
| •  | The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (2) | 
 
| •  | The yellow 2-way connector for the inflatable restraint steering
wheel module (1) | 
 
| •  | Release then unlock the connector. | 
 
- Pull out the IP compartment
while pushing in the RH and LH stoppers.
 
- Remove the CPA and the yellow 2-way connector from the inflatable
restraint IP module pigtail.
 
Release then unlock the connector.