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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 68610  Size: SH

    Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .

  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Important: With the SDM Fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, The AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

  6. Remove the SDM Fuse from the IP fuse block.

  7. Object Number: 68613  Size: SH
  8. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector located at the base of the steering column.

  10. Object Number: 68614  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector located at the base of the steering column.

  12. Object Number: 217468  Size: SH
  13. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint IP module connector located near the base of the steering column.
  14. Disconnect the IP module connector located near the base of the steering column.