Firebird V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
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. Remove glove compartment door assembly, then CPA and yellow 2-way connector from passenger's inflator module.
6. 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. Turn ignition key to the LOCK position and remove key.
2. Connect yellow 2-way connector to passenger's inflator module, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and glove compartment door
assembly.
3. Connect yellow 2-way SIR electrical connector, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA) near base of steering column.
4. Install lefthand sound insulator. If necessary, install courtesy lamp to sound insulator.
5. Install SIR fuse, then turn ignition key to the RUN position and ensure that the "Inflatable Restraint lamp flashes seven to nine times and then turns
off. If lamp does not operate as specified, refer to Testing and Inspection.
