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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 68610  Size: SH
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Kick-Up Panel Replacement - Front Floor in Exterior/Interior Trim.
  5. Important: With the SDM 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.

  6. Remove the SDM Fuse from the I/P fuse block.

  7. Object Number: 68613  Size: SH
  8. Remove the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

  10. Object Number: 68614  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

  12. Object Number: 68616  Size: SH
  13. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-way connector located near the base of the steering column.

  14. Object Number: 68617  Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located near the base of the steering column.