Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disabling System (Lumina)
2000 Saturn LS AutomaticSECTION Disabling System (Lumina)
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove key from ignition switch.
- Remove fuse No. 21 (AIR BAG or SIR) from fuse block. Fuse block is at far right end of instrument panel. Remove the left-side sound insulator panel from under instrument panel.
- Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect driver air bag Yellow 2-pin air bag connector at base of steering column. See Figure.
- Remove right-hand sound insulator panel from under instrument panel. Remove glove box. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip and disconnect passenger air bag Yellow 2-pin air bag connector behind glove box. See Figure.
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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.