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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 163 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 8DISABLING PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Disabling Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles 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.
  5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
  6. Remove the upper rear window molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rear Window Upper in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove both the left and right rear corner garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  9. Remove the rear coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Gently pull down the right rear corner to access the roof rail module - right connector.
  11. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the roof rail module - right connector.
    Fig 1: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the roof rail module - right connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  13. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  14. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector.
  15. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - RF connector.
    Fig 2: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the CPA from the instrument panel module (IPM) connector.
  17. Disconnect the IPM connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    Fig 3: Locating CPA & I/P Module Connector
    GM1244712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the CPA from the steering wheel module coil connector.
    Fig 4: Locating CPA & Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    GM1244684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector from the vehicle harness connector.
  20. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower in Interior Trim.
  21. Remove the CPA from the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
  22. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner - LF connector.
    Fig 5: View Of Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector And Wiring Harness Routing
    GM899818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Gently pull down the left rear corner of the headliner to access the roof rail module - left connector.
  24. Remove the CPA from the roof rail module - left connector.
  25. Disconnect the roof rail module - left connector from the vehicle harness connector.
    Fig 6: Locating CPA & Roof Rail Module Connector
    GM1244657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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