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Disabling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 1998 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When SIR fuse is removed and ignition switch is in RUN position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This does not indicate a system malfunction.
  1. Turn steering wheel to place vehicle wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key.
  2. Remove SIR fuse (15 amp) from instrument panel fuse block. Remove driver-side sound insulator panel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver-side Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column. See Fig 1 .
  3. Remove passenger-side sound insulator panel. Remove CPA clip and disconnect passenger-side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector located behind sound insulator panel. See Fig 2 .
  4. Lift driver seat. Remove CPA clip and disconnect side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. See Fig 3 . Remove CPA clip and disconnect seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connector. Lift passenger seat. Remove CPA clip and disconnect side air bag Yellow 2-pin connector. Remove CPA clip and disconnect seat belt pretensioner Yellow 2-pin connector.
Fig 1: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connector
G98E13288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connector
G98C13286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag & Seat Belt Pretensioner Yellow 2-Pin Connectors
G98A13284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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