SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling the SIR System
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from I/P junction block.
IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and ignition switch On, the AIR BAG warning lamp will be On. This is normal operation and
does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
Yellow Two-way SIR Connector - Driver Side Under Steering Console
4. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located near the base of the steering column.
Upper Dash Trim Panel
5. Remove upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
6. Remove upper trim panel screws.
7. Lift upper trim panel at clip locations on rear edge to disengage clips.
