Riviera V6-3.8L VIN K (1996)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disarming and Arming
Disabling the SIR System
WARNING: The Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module or Sensing And Diagnostic Module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause
air bag deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system
during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove SIR or AIR BAG fuse.
3. Remove left sound insulator. If necessary, remove courtesy lamp from sound insulator.
4. Disconnect Connector Position Assurance (CPA), then both yellow 2-way SIR electrical connectors at base of steering column.
5. Remove righthand sound insulator and disconnect CPA and yellow 2-way connector from passenger's inflator pigtail.
6. Wait at least 2 minutes before proceeding with diagnosis or service.
Enabling the SIR System
WARNING: The Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module or Sensing And Diagnostic Module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause
air bag deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system
during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Connect yellow 2-way connector to passenger's inflator pigtail, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
2. Connect yellow 2-way SIR electrical connector at base of steering column, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
3. Install lefthand sound insulator. If necessary, install courtesy lamp to sound insulator.
4. Install SIR fuse into fuse block, then turn ignition switch to the LOCK position and ensure "Inflatable Restraint" lamp flashes seven to nine times,
then turns off. If lamp does not operate as specified, refer to Testing and Inspection.
