Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling
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.
4. Remove the LH I/P wiring harness junction block access panel
5. Remove the AIR BAG Fuse from the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is a normal operation and does
not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
6. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (2) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (1) located above the LH
I/P wiring harness junction block.
7. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (1).
8. Remove the RH I/P wiring harness junction block access panel
9. Remove the CPA (2) from the inflatable restraint IP module connector (3) located above the RH I/P wiring harness junction block.
10. Disconnect the IP module connector (3).
