VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones
SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONES
IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.
The SIR system has been divided into Disabling and Enabling Zones. When performing service on or near SIR components or SIR wiring, it may be
necessary to disable the SIR components in that zone. It may be necessary to disable more than one zone depending on the location of other SIR
components and the area being serviced, refer to SIR Zone Identification Views . Refer to the illustration, to identify the specific zone or zones in which
service will be performed. After identifying the zone or zones, proceed to the disabling and enabling procedures for that particular zone or zones.
SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2
SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 2
DISABLING PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Locate the body control module fuse center then remove fuse center cover.
5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is
normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
6. To disable the roof rail module-left, perform steps 7-13. To disable both the roof rail module-left and the seat belt pretensioner-LF, continue to
step 7.
7. Remove the upper rear window molding.
8. Remove both the left and right rear corner garnish moldings.
9. Remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
10. Remove the rear coat hooks.
