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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 384 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSIR DISABLING AND ENABLING ZONE 6DISABLING PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Disabling Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION 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 toTrim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Early Production)Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) in Doors.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Connector Position Assurance (CPA) & Side Impact Sensor Yellow 2-Way Connector
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  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).
  7. Disconnect the side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector (5).
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