Air bag bypass switch.
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in my 01 the switch is in the glove box, not sure about the 00 but maybe the dealer can put one in if it does not have one,
beside that I would move the seat as far back as you can
good luck
beside that I would move the seat as far back as you can
good luck
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Mid-year 2000 they put the switches in to turn off the passenger side air bag. A dealer may be able to reto-fit one. Might want to inquire. Glad to see other responsible parents think about this kind of stuff. 
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If your car was made before the air bag cutoff switch was installed in the '00 model year, you can buy a retrofit kit from most dealers. Call Bob at Fichtner Chevy for more details.
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Originally Posted by OOBlackconvert
Has anyone ever installed one of these kits ? I wonder if these are for DIY owners or dealers and profesionals only. I'm just a little nervous about mesing with the air bag.
Here is a link for you.
How to Install an airbag cutoff switch
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Originally Posted by OOBlackconvert
Has anyone ever installed one of these kits ? I wonder if these are for DIY owners or dealers and profesionals only. I'm just a little nervous about mesing with the air bag.
It took me a couple of hours to do this install. I took my time and followed the link already noted by Zilla. Good luck--go ahead and DO IT....
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The posts above have good info.
I ordered the kit from Fitchner about 5 months ago and got it with no delays.
I am not the most handy person but I installed it with my Dad's help. It took a few hours. You don't do anything directly with the airbag so don't worry about that part (you are installing a bypass; not sure if I can explain this well).
My install was on a 2000 also.
My dealer wouldn't install it.
I ordered the kit from Fitchner about 5 months ago and got it with no delays.
I am not the most handy person but I installed it with my Dad's help. It took a few hours. You don't do anything directly with the airbag so don't worry about that part (you are installing a bypass; not sure if I can explain this well).
My install was on a 2000 also.
My dealer wouldn't install it.
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Originally Posted by OOBlackconvert
Has anyone ever installed one of these kits ? I wonder if these are for DIY owners or dealers and profesionals only. I'm just a little nervous about mesing with the air bag.
It's not hard, just sounds that way! Now my 3 year old rides with me and it was one of the best installs I ever did
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Originally Posted by OOBlackconvert
Has anyone ever installed one of these kits ? I wonder if these are for DIY owners or dealers and profesionals only. I'm just a little nervous about mesing with the air bag.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ad.php?t=18748
Also, when it doubt, let someone else do it. Disconnect the battery, and don't attempt it in dry conditions. Static electricity can set them off!
If I haven't scared you, don't worry. Just handle with care, keep your head down and you'll be fine.
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