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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Disabling the SIR System

    Object Number: 866681 Size: SH
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
  3. Remove the AIR BAG fuse from the instrument panel fuse block (IPFB).

    4. Object Number: 862629 Size: SH

    Important: Left hand drive (LHD) illustration shown, right hand drive (RHD) similar.

  4. Disconnect the driver (YEL 2-way) connector, clipped to the steering column brace.

    5. Object Number: 866658 Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the upper trim panel. Passenger disconnect is accessible from the underside of the I/P.

  5. Disconnect the passenger (YEL 2-way) connector.
  6. Detach the clip holding the passenger (YEL 2-way) connector to the metal brace, near the HVAC fan.

    7. Object Number: 866425 Size: SH

    Important: LHD illustration shown, RHD similar.

  7. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel.
    8. 7.1. Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.

            Notice: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

    7.2. Disengage the clips at the locations by grasping the edges of the upper trim panel and lifting up.
    7.3. Disengage the hook-and-loop fastener attachments at the rear of the upper trim panel by reaching under the panel and lifting straight up.
    7.4. Raise the upper trim panel enough to clear the VIN plate.

    Object Number: 869400 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the left and right curtain inflator module (YEL 2-way) connectors.