Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.




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.

4. Remove the SIR fuse from the underhood fuse block.



5. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
6. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) from the steering wheel module yellow connector (3) located next to the steering column (2).
7. Disconnect the steering wheel module yellow connector (4) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (3).



8. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) from the IP module yellow connector (1) located above the right sound insulator.
10. Disconnect the IP module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).



11. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the left side air bag yellow connector (4) located under the driver seat.
12. Disconnect the left side air bag yellow connector (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (4).
13. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the right side air bag yellow connector (4) located under the passenger seat.
14. Disconnect the right side air bag yellow connector (1) from the vehicle harness yellow connector (4).