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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998CHEVY VAN G2500, VAN CARGO, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONRESTRAINTSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DEACTIVATION PROCEDURESGENERAL MOTORSDISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEMDISABLING & ACTIVATING SYSTEM (PRIZM)
1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 M

Disabling & Activating System (Prizm)

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 MSECTION Disabling & Activating System (Prizm)
  1. Turn steering wheel to place wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position, and remove ignition key. Remove AIR BAG fuse from junction block located near base of steering column. Wait at least 10 MINUTES.
  2. Locate driver-side air bag module coil behind steering wheel, release 2-pin connector lock and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector. Remove right side kick panel. Remove 2 lower bolts and 3 upper screws from glove box. Remove glove box. Release passenger-side air bag module 2-pin connector lock and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connector.
  3. Locate driver and front passenger side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connectors under front seats. Release side air bag 2-pin connector locks and disconnect Yellow 2-pin connectors.
  4. To activate air bag system, ensure ignition switch is in LOCK position and ignition key is removed. Connect and lock driver and front passenger side air bag Yellow 2-pin connectors located under front seats.
  5. Connect and lock passenger-side air bag module Yellow 2-pin connector. Install glove box and tighten bolts and screws to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). Connect Yellow 2-pin connector behind steering wheel and lock Yellow 2-pin connector.
  6. Install AIR BAG fuse to junction block. Staying well away from air bag modules, turn ignition switch to ON position. Ensure AIR BAG warning light flashes 7 times and stays off. If AIR BAG warning light does not operate as described, see SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
NOTE: When AIR BAG fuse is removed and ignition switch is in ON position, AIR BAG warning light will be on. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
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