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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 SIR Disabling and Enabling

Disabling Zone 5
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle 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. Object Number: 819480 Size: SH
  5. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    6. Object Number: 819481 Size: SH
  6. Release then unlock the I/P module connector (1).
  7. Disconnect the I/P module pigtail.

Enabling Zone 5

    Object Number: 819481 Size: SH
  1. Install the yellow 2-way connector to the inflatable restraint I/P module pigtail (1).

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


    Object Number: 819480 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle if the AIR BAG warning indicator does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.