Info - Disabling SIR System Prior to Service Procedure for Front Doors

This bulletin is being issued to remind service technicians that service procedures to any component within the front doors must be preceded with a disabling of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. The Service Manual precautions are listed below.

Caution: The side impact air bags are located on the front door interior panels. Therefore, any service to a door trim pad or any door components behind the door trim pad must be preceded by disabling the SIR system. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment(s), personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Caution: When performing service on or near the front door components or wiring, you must disable the SIR system. To disable the SIR system, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove the SIR fuse (20 A) from the rear compartment fuse block.

Caution: In order to avoid deploying the air bag when troubleshooting any component within the door or the SIR system, use of the proper tools as specified in the Service Information is required.