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Activating System (Saturn, L Series)

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  1. Ensure wheels are in straight ahead position. Turn ignition off and remove key. Ensure IGN1 mini-fuse is still removed from fuse block.
  2. Connect left and right side curtain air bag Yellow 2-pin air bag connectors. Install CPA clips. Install "C" pillar trim panels. Coat "C" pillar shoulder belt fastener with Loctite 242 or equivalent. Tighten shoulder belt fastener to 26 ft. lbs. (35 N.m).
  3. Connect both passenger and driver Yellow 2-pin air bag connectors. Install CPA clips. Fasten clips on Yellow 2-pin connectors to instrument panel brace. Install IGN1 mini-fuse. Staying well away from both front air bag inflator modules, turn ignition switch to ON position. Ensure AIR BAG warning light flashes 7 times, and then turns off.
Fig 1: Locating Driver & Passenger Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connectors (Saturn, L Series)
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Fig 2: Removing "C" Pillar Trim Panel (Saturn, L Series)
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Fig 3: Locating Curtain Air Bag Yellow 2-Pin Connector (Saturn, L Series)
G00018846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.