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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Disabling the SIR System

    Object Number: 212624 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 IP fuse block door.

    5. Important: With Fuse 21 removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

  5. Remove Fuse 21 from the IP fuse block.

    6. Object Number: 212625 Size: SH
  6. Remove the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

    8. Object Number: 212628 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.

    9. Object Number: 212631 Size: SH
  9. Remove the sound insulator-RH. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  10. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the IP compartment door.

    11. Object Number: 212633 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the IP compartment door.