Cutlass Ciera L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1995)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Disarming and Arming
Disabling the SIR System
The diagnostic energy reserve module or sensing and diagnostic module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag
deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system during
this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove SIR or AIR BAG fuse.
3. Remove left sound insulator. If necessary, remove courtesy lamp from sound insulator.
4. Disconnect Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and yellow 2-way connector at base of steering column.
5. Wait at least 2 minutes before proceeding with diagnosis or service.
Enabling the SIR System
The diagnostic energy reserve module or sensing and diagnostic module (DERM/SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag
deployment for up to two minutes after the ignition switch is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the SIR system during
this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
1. Place ignition switch in LOCK position and remove key.
2. Connect yellow 2-way SIR electrical connector, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
3. Install lefthand sound insulator. If necessary, install courtesy lamp to sound insulator.
4. Install SIR or AIR BAG fuse into fuse block.
5. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position and ensure AIR BAG lamp flashes seven times and then turns off. If lamp does not operate as specified,
refer to Testing and Inspection.
