Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling
Zone 1
IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
4. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block.
IMPORTANT: With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate
an SIR system malfunction.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the front end sensor connector located on the frame crossmember.
7. Disconnect the front end sensor connector.
Zone 3
1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions before disabling the SIR system.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
4. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block.
IMPORTANT: With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate
an SIR system malfunction.
5. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the steering wheel module yellow 4-way connector (2) located left of the steering
