Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .

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.

Important: With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the rear fuse block.
5. The rear fuse block is located in the trunk compartment.



6. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel yellow connector (1) located at the base of the steering column (2).



8. Disconnect the driver frontal air bag yellow connector (1) from the vehicle wiring harness connector (4).



9. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
10. Locate the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (1). The connector is attached the IP sheetmetal to the right of the IP compartment.
11. Reach up inside the IP and remove the connector (1) from the IP sheetmetal (2).



12. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (2) from the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (1).



13. Disconnect the inflatable restraint IP module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness connector (1).