Condition
Action
If the vehicle was involved in an accident with an air bag
deployment.
Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) *. Refer to
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
.
When performing SIR diagnostics.
Follow the appropriate SIR service manual diagnostic
procedure(s) *
When moving, removing or replacing an SIR component or a
component attached to an SIR component. (Anytime you remove
fasteners.)
Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) *
If the vehicle is suspected of having shorted electrical wires.
Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) *
When performing electrical diagnosis on components other than the
SIR system.
Remove the SIR/Airbag fuse(s) when indicated by
the diagnostic procedure to disable the SIR system
* DTCs will be lost when the negative battery cable is disconnected.
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the SIR system installed in various locations
around a vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer to
SIR Identification Views
.
There are several reasons for disabling the SIR system, such as repairs to the SIR system or servicing a component near or attached
to an SIR component. There are several ways to disable the SIR system depending on what type of service is being performed. The
following information covers the proper procedures for disabling/enabling the SIR system.
SIR Service Precautions
Warning: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled.
Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components. Serious injury can occur. Failure to
observe the correct procedure could also result in unnecessary SIR system repairs.
The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply
provides deployment power for the air bags if the SDM loses battery power during a collision. Deployment power is available for as
much as 1
minute after disconnecting the vehicle power. Waiting 1
minute before working on the system after disabling the SIR
system prevents deployment of the air bags from the reserved energy supply.
General Service Instructions
The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its
original integrity:
• Do not expose air bags to temperatures above 65°C (149°F).
• Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle.
• Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to
the SIR system.
Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 92
cm (3
feet) or greater:
• Inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
• Any air bag
• Driver steering wheel air bag coil
• Any impact sensor
• Seat belt anchor and/or retractor pretensioners
Restraints
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