Montana V6-3.4L VIN E (2002)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Disabling
IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions.
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 switch.
4. Remove the fuse block access cover.
IMPORTANT: With the SDM 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 SDM Fuse.
6. Remove the LH insulator panel.
7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (2) located at the base of
the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (2).
9. Remove the RH insulator panel.
10. Remove the CPA (2) from the inflatable restraint IP module connector (1) located behind the RH insulator panel.
11. Disconnect the IP module connector (1).