LS2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-T-50
Date: 991001
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit - Installation Procedures
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-50
ISSUE DATE: October, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-15
CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-66-009
SUBJECT:
Service Information and Installation Procedures for Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 Saturn S-Series Coupes and Sedans
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform Saturn Retailer personnel of the system function and procedure used to install the Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit.
The Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit is composed of three system components. The first component of the kit is the trap-resistant latch system. The
trap-resistant latch is a modified decklid latch designed to help prevent a child from unintentionally closing and latching the decklid. Once the decklid
has been opened by the key, vehicle interior release lever, or remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter, the trap-resistant latch cannot be re-latched without
the user performing a reset function. This reset function consists of cycling the latch reset lever twice after the decklid has been opened in order to enable
the latch. If the latch is not enabled, the decklid will not latch and will not close.
The second component of the kit is the illuminated interior release handle. The interior release handle is a plastic yellow handle, pocketed in a black
plastic housing, which is mounted inside the trunk to the decklid. The interior release handle was designed so that a small child trapped in the trunk could
use it to open the decklid. The handle operates the decklid latch mechanically and is illuminated with two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) when the decklid
is closed. The handle remains illuminated for a period of approximately one hour after the decklid is closed. The LEDs create a small parasitic load that
will not drain the vehicle battery with normal usage.
The third component of the kit is the seat back lock system, which is new standard equipment on all 2000 model year Saturn Coupes and Sedans. The
secured trunk feature helps prevent a child from gaining access to the trunk of a vehicle from the vehicle interior.
The seat back lock system is located on the back side of the rear seat back(s). In order to use the seat back lock system, the rear seat back(s) must be in
the upright, latched position.
To lock the rear seat back(s), reach through the trunk and push the sliding lock bar up. For the seat back lock system to perform properly, both the left
and right side locks have to be in the locked position.
To unlock the rear seat back(s), reach through the trunk and push the sliding lock bar down.
IMPORTANT:
The Trap-Resistant Latch that is part of this kit does not have the valet feature of the existing 2000 model year latch. Please inform the customer
prior to kit installation that the "SECURE TRUNK" feature of 2000 model year vehicles will not work any longer with the Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
installed.
After completing the Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit installation procedure, use the steps at the end of the procedure to verify proper system function. Also, be
sure to provide the customer with the supplemental owner's handbook insert included in the kit and demonstrate the system function.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21172037
Kit Asm - Decklid Latch
21023494
Conduit - Wrn Ham
