Envoy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disarming and Arming
W/Dual Air Bags
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the Instrument Panel (IP) fuse block.
Important: With the SIR Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, The AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is normal operation,
and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
5. Remove the sound insulator-LH. Refer to Closeout Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
6. Remove the knee bolster (if equipped). Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
7. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.
8. Disconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector located at the base of the steering column.
9. Open the IP compartment door, lift stop and allow door to fully open.
10. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.
11. Disconnect the passenger yellow 2-way connector located behind the glove box.
W/O Dual Air Bags
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
3. AIR BAG fuse from the instrument panel fuse block.
4. Knee bolster.
5. Connector position assurance (CPA) retainer and yellow 2-way SIR connector at the base of the steering column.
Important: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, the SIR warning lamp will be illuminated. This is
normal operation and does not indicate an SIR fault.
W/Dual Air Bags
