S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling
The Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment
power for the air bags. Deployment power is available for as much as 1 minute after disconnecting the vehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents
deployment of the air bags from the reserved energy supply.
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.
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.
4. Remove the SIR Fuse from the IP fuse block.
5. Remove the sound insulator-LH.
6. Remove the knee bolster, if equipped.
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.
