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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Enabling the SIR System

    Object Number: 187462 Size: SH
  1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  2. Connect the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector located above the right sound insulator.

    3. Object Number: 142202 Size: SH
  3. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) to the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector (1) located above the right sound insulator.
  4. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

    5. Object Number: 187462 Size: SH
  5. Attach the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector to the HVAC programmer bracket.

    6. Object Number: 187437 Size: SH
  6. Connect the inflatable restraint steering wheel yellow 2-way connector (2) located near the base of the steering column.

    7. Object Number: 218605 Size: SH
  7. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) to the inflatable restraint steering wheel yellow 2-way connector (2) located near the base of the steering column.
  8. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

    9. Object Number: 188827 Size: MH
  9. Install the AIR BAG fuse to the IP fuse block.
  10. Staying well away from both air bags, turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

    11. The following actions will occur:

    10.1. The AIR BAG warning lamp will flash 7 times.
    10.2. The AIR BAG warning lamp will then turn OFF.
  11. Perform the SIR diagnostic system check if the AIR BAG warning lamp does not operate as described. Refer to SIR Diagnostic System Check .