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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 521 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 6ENABLING PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Enabling Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Enabling Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor And Pretensioner Wiring Harness Connectors
    GM628394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Connect the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact sensor and pretensioner yellow 2-way harness connectors (4).
  3. Install the orange CPA (2) from the yellow inflatable restraint side impact sensor and pretensioner harness connectors (3).
    4. Fig 2: Locating SIR Fuse
    GM628316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the SIR Fuse.
  5. Install the console accessory wiring junction block access hole cover.
  6. Staying well away from all inflator modules and pretensioners, turn ON the ignition.
    1. The AIR BAG indicator will flash 7 times.
    2. The AIR BAG Indicator will then turn OFF.
  7. Perform Diagnostic System Check - SIR  if the AIR BAG indicator does not operate as described.
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