Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIRDISABLING THE SIR SYSTEM
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Disabling the SIR System
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Disabling the SIR System
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from I/P junction block.
IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and ignition switch On, the AIR BAG warning lamp will be On. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
4. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located near the base of the steering column.
5. Remove upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
6. Remove upper trim panel screws.
7. Lift upper trim panel at clip locations on rear edge to disengage clips.
8. Pull panel rearward out of clips at bottom of windshield.
IMPORTANT: Be careful, when removing or replacing upper trim panel, not to damage VIN plate.
9. Remove upper trim panel.
IMPORTANT: Be careful, when removing upper trim panel, not to damage the upper trim panel seal.
10. Remove upper trim panel insulator.
11. Remove CPA device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located on pigtail from passenger inflator module.
2. Turn ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from I/P junction block.
IMPORTANT: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and ignition switch On, the AIR BAG warning lamp will be On. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.
Yellow Two-way SIR Connector - Driver Side Under Steering Console:
4. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located near the base of the steering column.
Upper Dash Trim Panel:
5. Remove upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
6. Remove upper trim panel screws.
7. Lift upper trim panel at clip locations on rear edge to disengage clips.
8. Pull panel rearward out of clips at bottom of windshield.
IMPORTANT: Be careful, when removing or replacing upper trim panel, not to damage VIN plate.
9. Remove upper trim panel.
IMPORTANT: Be careful, when removing upper trim panel, not to damage the upper trim panel seal.
Upper Dash Trim Panel:
10. Remove upper trim panel insulator.
Yellow Two-way SIR Connector - Passenger Side:
11. Remove CPA device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located on pigtail from passenger inflator module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.