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.
- Remove the SIR fuse from the rear fuse block.
- Rear fuse block is located under the rear seat.
- Remove the driver sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) from the driver yellow connector (3) located next to steering column (2).
- Disconnect the driver fontal 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, Gauges 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) fontal air bag yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the driver side air bag yellow connector (4) located under the driver seat.
- Disconnect the driver side air bag yellow connector (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (4).
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the passenger side air bag yellow connector (4) located under the passenger seat.
- Disconnect the passenger side air bag yellow connector (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (4).
Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .
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.
