G 20 Van V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1993)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling the SIR System
The diagnostic energy reserve module (DERM) stores enough power to deploy the airbag up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned
off or the vehicle battery is disconnected. Servicing the vehicle's SIR-associated systems without first disabling the airbag may result in
accidental deployment and personal injury.
1.
Place steering wheel so that wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove SIR fuse from fuse block.
3.
Remove steering column filler panel.
4.
Remove connector position assurance (CPA), then disconnect yellow two-way SIR electrical connector at base of steering column.
