AIR BAG REMOVAL - 1997 GMC Sonoma

Sensor - Front Crash Removal
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in this section.

1. Remove the radiator upper sight shield (8C291).

1. Remove the air bag sensor.
   1. Disconnect the air bag sensor electrical connector.
   1. Remove the three screws.
   1. Remove the air bag sensor.
   2. SECTION 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System 2000 Town Car Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/10/2004 Sensor - Side Crash Removal
      WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
      WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
      WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
      NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
      NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
      NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
      NOTE: Left side is shown, right side is similar.
      NOTE: The side crash sensors are located under the carpet beneath the front seats.
      
      1. Position the seat to gain access to all fasteners.
      1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in this section.
      1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Section 501-10 .
      1. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt cover.
      1. Remove the bolt and the safety belt anchor.
      1. Remove the front and rear door scuff plates.
      1. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
      1. Remove the carpet to access the side crash sensor.
      1. Remove the side crash sensor.
         1. Remove the retaining bolts and position the side crash sensor in order to disconnect the electrical connector.
         1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
         1. Remove the side crash sensor and bracket.

There are no bolts ! it takes a special tool , there are spring loaded Fasteners .
Pull the handle of the air bag tool away from the instrument panel (I/P) releasing one of the spring loaded fasteners.
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Tools Required J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.




Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 3 openings for removing the steering wheel module.
3. Adjust and install J 44298 into 1 of the holes.
Important: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.

4. Pull the handle of the air bag tool away from the instrument panel (I/P) releasing one of the spring loaded fasteners.
5. Repeat this step for the other 2 fasteners.
6. Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel.
   
   
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Important: Note the wire routing positions on the steering wheel module connectors, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct assembly.

8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
9. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
10. Remove the steering wheel module (5

Has vehicle been wrecked before ? What does still on the ground mean .The air bag system should have fuse/relays also I would check these...Check under hood power block and fuse panel at dash.
It is possible to short out fuse or relay during removal and installation of air bag.

Impact gun.
Steering wheel puller
lock plate removal tool
screwdrivers
1/4 socket set (recomended)
WARNING: AIR BAG SYSTEM CAN BE SET OFF IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND PROCEEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF AIR BAG MODULE

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disconnect battery... must let air bag module go to sleep so wait 30 minutes before removing.... there should be two bolt covers just behind steering wheel remove bolts and wire harness and it should come out

it is illegal to remove an airbag unless you have permission from transport canada to have it disabled.

probably the clock spring uner the steering wheel. It transfers voltage from the steering column to the steering wheel.

Section 11-04: Steering Column 1997 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Sliding Contact, Air Bag Removal

1. WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT SERVICE IS PERFORMED. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE (14301) AND WAIT TEN MINUTES.
   Remove the steering wheel (3600). Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Match mark and tape in place the inner and outer elements of the air bag sliding contact.
   

1. Remove the two steering column shroud screws and the lower steering column shroud (3530).
   

1. Loosen the shifter boot and position the upper steering column shroud out of the way.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three air bag sliding contact screws.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the two lower air bag sliding contact electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the air bag sliding contact from the vehicle.
   

SECTION 501-20B: Occupant Restraints — Passive — Supplemental Air Bag System 2000 Villager Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Module —Driver Air Bag Removal
WARNING: The backup power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component service is performed. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait three minutes.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again. If the vehicle was in a frontal collision and the air bag did not deploy, the air bag may not have been needed. Complete a diagnosis of the air bag system before installing a new driver side air bag module (043B13). Refer to Diagnosis and Testing in this section.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolt access covers (one shown).

1. Remove the steering wheel bottom cover to access the driver air bag module electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.

1. CAUTION: After removing, discard the driver side air bag module bolts and install new driver air bag module bolts during installation.
   Remove the two driver air bag module retaining bolts (one shown) and discard.

1. Remove the driver air bag module.
   1. Separate the driver air bag module from the steering wheel and disconnect the horn pad switch.
   1. Remove the driver air bag module.

You should disconnect the batter and wait for 15 to 20 min before remove the bag because you want air bags to de energize

first you want to unplug the air bag. you do this buy removing the plastic surround around the steering column, where the ignition is, just below the steering wheel itself, then you have to remove the air bag by removing the bolts from the back of the steering wheel...

then get a steeering wheel removal kit, autozone has a loan a tool program.

put the steering wheel tool on and turn oit with a wrench adn the wheel will pop off...