For 1990-2009 cars only
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Rear fuse block is located under the rear seat.
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
- Remove the SIR fuse from the rear fuse block.
- Remove the driver sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) from the driver yellow connector (3) located next to steering column (2).
- Disconnect the driver frontal air bag yellow connector (4) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (3).
- Remove the passenger sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the passenger yellow connector (1) located above the passenger sound insulator.
- Disconnect the passenger (IP) frontal air bag yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
- Remove both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) from the driver side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the driver side air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
- Remove both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) from the passenger side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
- Disconnect the passenger side air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
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 a SIR system malfunction.
