Tracker 4x4 L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1995)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling the SIR System
Fig. 1 Air Bag Two-way Connector
DRIVER SIDE
Many service procedures require the air bag system to be disabled to prevent accidental deployment. The air bag system can maintain sufficient voltage
to cause deployment for up to 2 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off, the battery ground cable is disconnected or the DERM fuse is removed. If
the inflator module is disconnected from the deployment loop by the following procedure, service can begin immediately without waiting for the 2
minute time period to elapse.
1. Turn steering wheel so that vehicle wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to Lock position and remove key.
3. Remove air bag fuse from fuse block.
4. Remove steering column filler panel.
5. remove steering wheel side cap.
6. remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and disconnect yellow two-way connector at base of steering column, Fig. 1.
PASSENGER SIDE
1. Remove air bag fuse from fuse block.
2. Pull instrument panel out while pushing righthand and lefthand stoppers in. Then disconnect Connector Position Assurance and yellow four-way
inflator module electrical connector.
