Disabling System (Saturn, L Series)

1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key. Remove AIR BAG fuse from Body Control Module (BCM) fuse center located under right side of instrument panel, attached to BCM. Wait one minute.
2. Zone 2 Or 6
   
   To disable inflatable restraint roof rail module located in SIR Zone 2 (left) or Zone 6 (right), using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off upper lock pillar garnish molding screw covers. Remove garnish molding from upper lock pillar. See Fig 1. Remove fastener and shoulder belt. Fold down rear seat back. Remove CPA clip from roof rail module connector and disconnect module connector from vehicle harness connector. See Figure.
3. Zone 3
   
   To disable driver air bag module and coil located in SIR Zone 3, remove lower left instrument panel closeout panel. Push out clips that secure Yellow 2-pin air bag connectors to instrument panel brace. See Fig 2. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips. Disconnect both Yellow 2-pin connectors.
4. Zone 5
   
   To disable passenger air bag module located in SIR Zone 5, remove lower left instrument panel closeout panel. Push out clips that secure Yellow 2-pin air bag connectors to instrument panel brace. See Fig 2. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips. Disconnect both Yellow 2-pin connectors.
5. Zone 8
   
   To disable inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) located in SIR Zone 8, disable Zones 2, 3, 5 and 6. Remove CPA clip from components Yellow connector. Disconnect components Yellow connector from vehicle harness Yellow connectors.

Fig 1: Removing "C" Pillar Trim Panel (Saturn, L Series)

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Fig 2: Locating Driver & Passenger Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connectors (Saturn, L Series)

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