Fleetwood V8-350 5.7L VIN P MFI (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 key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from instrument panel fuse block.
4. Remove lefthand sound insulator from under steering column.
5. On Fleetwood RWD models, remove yellow CPA and disconnect both yellow 2-way connectors located near base of steering column.
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 switch to LOCK position and remove key.
2. Connect both yellow 2-way connectors, then install Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
3. Install lefthand sound insulator.
4. Turn ignition key to the RUN position and verify that the AIR BAG warning lamp flashes seven times, then turns off. If lamp does not operate as
specified, refer to Testing and Inspection.
