DeVille Concours V8-4.6L VIN Y (1995)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disarming and Arming
Disabling the SIR System
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 key.
3. Remove left hand sound insulator from under steering column.
4. Remove CPA and disconnect yellow 2-way connector at base of steering column, then working through trap door in glove compartment, remove
CPA and disconnect yellow 2-way connector from passenger's inflator module pigtail.
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Wait at least 2 minutes before proceeding with diagnosis or service.
Enabling the SIR System
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. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
2. Connect yellow 2-way connector at base of steering column, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
3. Install lefthand sound insulator.
4. Connect 2-way electrical connector through trap door in glove compartment, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
5. Turn ignition key to the RUN position and verify that the AIR BAG warning lamp flashes seven times, then turns off. If lamp does not operate as
specified, refer to Testing and Inspection.
