Disabling & Activating System (Catera)

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 MSECTION Disabling & Activating System (Catera)
  1. Turn steering wheel to place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, and remove key. Wait one MINUTE. Disconnect negative battery cable and isolate.
  2. To activate air bag system, ensure front wheels are in a straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove ignition key. Connect negative battery cable. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to ON position. Ensure AIR BAG warning light comes on for 3-4 seconds and then goes out. SYSTEM OPERATION CHECKΒ .
NOTE: DeVille and Seville STS are equipped with side-impact air bags. Remove SIR fuse from trunk compartment fuse block. Remove front door trim panels and disconnect side impact air bag module Yellow 2-pin connectors to deactivate side-impact air bags.
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