Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disarming and Arming
Disabling the SIR System
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the IP fuse block door. Refer to Fuse Block in Instrument Panel Gages and Console.
Description
IMPORTANT: With Fuse 21 removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal
operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
5. Remove Fuse 21 from the IP fuse block.
Description
6. Remove the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Instrument Panel Sound Insulators in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.
