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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 SIR Disabling and Enabling

Disabling Zone 3
  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. Object Number: 828109 Size: SH

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

  3. Locate and remove the AM2 Fuse from the junction block (1), which is located near the base of the steering column.
  4. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  5. Remove the lower steering column trim cover.

    6. Object Number: 241271 Size: SH
  6. Release the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector locking mechanism.
  7. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector C3 (1).

Enabling Zone 3

    Object Number: 241057 Size: SH
  1. Install the yellow 2-way connector (1) for the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.

    2. Connect the connector and lock the connector with the connector lock lever.

  2. Install the lower steering column trim cover.
  3. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

    4. Object Number: 828109 Size: SH
  4. Install the AM2 Fuse into the junction block (1).
  5. Use caution while reaching in and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  6. The AIR BAG indicator will flash then turn OFF.
  7. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Refer to Diagnostic System Check - SIR .