Steering Column: Service Precautions

WARNING:
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

- CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL RESULT IN A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.

- PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE COVER FACING UP.

- AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

- AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.

CAUTION: Do not remove the steering column, steering wheel, steering wheel pad horn switch and air bag module from the vehicle as an assembly unless the column is locked to prevent rotation. The lower end of the steering shaft should be wired to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated.