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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 680 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 6DISABLING PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Disabling Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Disabling Procedure
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    IMPORTANT: Refer to SIR Service Precautions  before disabling the SIR system.
  1. Turn the steering wheel until the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition.
    4. IMPORTANT: With the SIR fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
  4. Remove the SIR fuse from the fuse block.
  5. Remove the RF door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door in Doors.
  6. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3) from the side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5) located near the bottom right of the door (4).
    Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance (CPA) & Side Impact Sensor Yellow 2-Way Connector
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  7. Disconnect the side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5).
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