Disabling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Locate the body control module fuse center then remove the fuse center cover.
- Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
- Remove the left/driver outer trim cover from the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the steering wheel module coil connector.
- Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector from the vehicle harness connector.
IMPORTANT:
With the AIR BAG fuse removed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the AIR BAG warning indicator illuminates. This is normal operation, and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.