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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.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicles wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Locate the body control module fuse center, then remove the fuse center cover.
    5. 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.
  5. Locate and remove the AIR BAG fuse from the body control module fuse center.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Fuse
    GM893538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the right/passenger outer trim cover from the I/P (3). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the I/P module connector (2).
  8. Disconnect the I/P module connector (1) from the vehicle harness connector (2).
    9. Fig 2: Identifying I/P Module Connector To Vehicle Harness Connector
    GM816857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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