Electrostatic Discharge

NOTICE: When handling an electronic part that has an ESD sensitive sticker or is identified as ESD sensitive, the service technician should follow these guidelines to reduce any possible electrostatic charge buildup on the service technician's body and the electronic part in the dealership:

1. Do not open package until it is time to install the part.
2. Avoid touching electrical terminals of the part.
3. Before removing the part from its package, ground the package to a known good ground on the vehicle.
4. Always touch a known good ground before handling the part. This should be repeated while handling the part and more frequently after sliding across the seat, sitting down from a standing position or walking a distance.
^ Not all parts that can be damaged by ESD have an ESD label.