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Important Preliminary Precautions

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle an inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensing Module (SISM). Do not strike or jolt the SISM. Before applying power to the SISM:

^ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface
^ Position the SISM on the mounting surface
^ Tighten all of the SISM fasteners to the specified torque value

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary Air Bag system repairs.