SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-T-28
Date: 980801
Airbags - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Switch Kits
BULLETIN NO.: 98-T-28
ISSUE DATE: August, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO. SIR-01
CORPORATION NO.: 888210
SUBJECT:
Frontal Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR) Switch Kits - Parts and Service Procedures
Due to the new regulation, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 97-T-33, which should be discarded. RETAILERS SHOULD NO LONGER USE THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN 97-T-33. INSTEAD, USE THE INFORMATION INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-1998 Saturn vehicles
Purpose
NEVER CONSIDER INSTALLING AN AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH UNLESS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET:
1.
THE CUSTOMER PRESENTS A LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to make a photocopy of the customer's letter from the NHTSA and retain the photocopy in the CSO VIN jacket, stapled to the CSO
hardcopy.
2.
THE RETAILERS GIVES THE CUSTOMER A COPY OF THE "NOTICE TO GM/SATURN OWNERS ABOUT AIR BAG ON-OFF
SWITCHES." (Refer to Retail Support Team Bulletin 97-SC-07.)
3.
THE CUSTOMER STILL WANTS THE AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH INSTALLED.
This bulletin provides service information for the installation and
removal of air bag On-Off switches to turn Off and On frontal supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) (Air Bags), along with switch and system
diagnosis.
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given approval and direction for deactivating Frontal Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint (SIR) systems in special situations. Within this approval, the method to deactivate the Frontal SIR modules (air bags) includes a switch(es) to
turn the air bag(s) off and on, and display to indicate SIR system deactivation status.
The air bag On-Off switch installation kit contains the necessary components (air bag On-Off switch, brackets, attaching hardware, display light,
applique sheet for switch and light, tie straps and instruction sheets) for system operation. Each kit also contains an Owner's Handbook insert describing
system operation for review by the owner.
The cost of the air bag On-Off switch kit and labor to install the switch kits are the responsibility of the customer. Suggested labor times for kit
installation are included at the end of this bulletin.
IMPORTANT:
In rare instances, the installation of air bag On-Off switch(es) may turn On the vehicle's AIR BAG warning light. This condition may exist due to the
additional resistance of the switch harness when added to the SIR system. For further assistance, call the Saturn Technical Assistance Center at
1-800-828-2112, prompt 1.
The standard SIR system diagnosis can be made by disconnecting the air bag On-Off switch from the SIR wiring harness and following the directions for
SIR system diagnosis found in the appropriate year "SIR Service Manual."
AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCHES
A description of each of the installation kits major components is as follows:
Each air bag On-Off switch kit contains material for one air bag (driver or passenger). The air bag On-Off switches are key operated. When the air bag
On-Off switch is in the "OFF" position, the air bag will remain "OFF" until the air bag On-Off switch is turned to the "ON" position. Turning the air bag
