For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to the OFF position and remove key.
3. Remove IGN1 mini-fuse from under hood fuse block.
4. Disabling the Frontal Inflators

Remove lower left I/P closeout panel.

5. Push out clips that secure the driver and passenger inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors to I/P panel brace.
6. Disconnect both (YEL 2-way) connectors.
7. Disabling the Curtain Inflators (If Equipped)

Remove C-pillar trim on both the left and right side of the vehicle (2000 shown, 2001 similar).

7.1. | Remove rear seat shoulder belt cover to expose shoulder belt fastener.

7.2. | Remove shoulder belt fastener and shoulder belt.

7.3. | Fold down rear seat back.

7.4. | Route shoulder belt out of C-pillar trim access slot.

7.5. | Remove C-pillar trim assembly by pulling gently at C-pillar clip locations.

8. Disconnect left and right curtain inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.