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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Horns 🢒 Disabling the SIR System

    Object Number: 210514 Size: SH
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

    4. Important: Power for the SIR system is fed directly through the ignition switch. The key must remain removed until all SIR system disabling procedures have been performed. After the SIR system is disabled, the key may be inserted into the igntion switch and be turned to the ON position to perfrom diagnostic procedure.

  4. Remove the two TORX® screws from the back of the steering wheel.
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module 2-way connector.
  7. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module 2-way connector.

    8. Object Number: 255439 Size: SH
  8. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module cover. Refer to SIR Module Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the IP module connector.
  10. Disconnect the IP module connector (1).
  11. Remove the LH outer seat track cover.
  12. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector from connector C315.
  13. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact module - LF connector.
  14. Disconnect the side impact module - LF connector.
  15. Remove the RH outer seat track cover.
  16. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector from connector C316.
  17. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact module - RF connector.
  18. Disconnect the side impact module - RF connector.