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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 SIR Disabling and Enabling

Disabling Procedure

    Object Number: 1376168 Size: SH

    Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .

  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the fuse box cover.

    5. Important: With the F1 fuse removed and the ignition ON , the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

  5. Remove the F1 fuse.

    6. Object Number: 628320 Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
  7. Disconnect the side air impact module - RF connector (1).

Enabling Procedure

    Object Number: 628320 Size: SH
  1. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact module - RF connector (1) located under the passenger seat.
  2. Install the CPA to the side impact module - RF connector (1).
  3. Remove the F1 Fuse.
  4. Install the fuse box cover.
  5. Staying well away from both air bags, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify that the AIR BAG warning indicator flashes 7 times and then stays OFF. If the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .