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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DEACTIVATION PROCEDURESFORD MOTOR CO.DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEMDISABLING SYSTEM (FOCUS)
2000 Saturn LS Automatic

Disabling System (Focus)

2000 Saturn LS AutomaticSECTION Disabling System (Focus)
  1. Record radio preset frequencies for reprogramming, if equipped. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 1 minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy.
  2. Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE . Connect appropriate air bag simulator to clockspring connector at top of steering column, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
  3. Remove glove box. Disconnect passenger side air bag module electrical connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR .
    4. WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with side air bags, manufacturer recommends removing front seats (with side air bag modules) before performing electrical diagnosis on air bag system. Seats may be left in vehicle if diagnostics are NOT being performed on side air bag system and air bag simulator is installed in place of side air bag harness.
  4. Working beneath driver's seat, disconnect driver side air bag module connector. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to vehicle harness, in place of air bag. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger side air bag module.
  5. Disconnect driver side pretensioner electrical connector. Connector is under driver's seat. Attach a seat belt pretensioner simulator to vehicle harness, in place of pretensioner. See AIR BAG SIMULATOR . Repeat procedure for passenger side seat belt pretensioner. Connect negative battery cable.
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