Saturn 2003 Ion User Manual

Caution: When performing service on or near the
SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system
must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and
Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct
procedure could cause deployment of the
SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary
SIR system repairs.
1. Disable the SIR system.
Caution: Before servicing any electrical
component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or
LOCK position and all electrical loads must be
OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these
procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily
come in contact with a live exposed electrical
terminal, also disconnect the negative battery
cable. Failure to follow these precautions
may cause personal injury and/or damage to the
vehicle or its components.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damaged area as possible.
Refer to
Dimensions - Body on page 3-7 .
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials
from the repair area, as necessary.
Important: Sectioning can be done anywhere in the
straight areas of the windshield pillar and along
the rocker panel.
6. Locate the area on the panel where sectioning will
be performed.
7. Measure from any trim attachment hole within the
recommended sectioning areas. Mark the location
for section cutting on the vehicle at the windshield
pillar and rocker panel locations.
Important: Note the number and location of the
factory welds for installation of the hinge pillar.
8. Locate and drill out all factory welds.
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2003 Saturn Ion

Saturn 2003 Ion Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	2003 Ion
Category	Automobile
Language	English