Disabling Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Locate the body control module fuse center then remove the fuse center cover.
  5. IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  6. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
  7. Fig 1: Locating Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM899820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the garnish molding from the right upper lock pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper in Interior Trim.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the roof rail module - right connector.
  10. Disconnect the roof rail module - right connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  11. Fig 2: View Of Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Inline Connector
    GM202118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the CPA from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector.
  13. Disconnect the I/P module connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  14. Fig 3: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    GM202110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the CPA from the steering wheel module coil connector.
  16. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  17. Fig 4: Locating Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM899820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the garnish molding from the left upper lock pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper in Interior Trim.
  19. Remove the CPA from the roof rail module - left connector.
  20. Disconnect the roof rail module - left connector from the vehicle harness connector.
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