Vehicle Damage Warnings

NOTE:
^ Many solid state electrical components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Some will display a label, but many will not. In order to avoid possibly damaging any components, observe the following:
1. Body movement produces an electrostatic charge. To discharge personal static electricity, touch a ground point (metal) on the vehicle. This should be done any time you:
^ Slide across the vehicle seat.

^ Sit down or get up.

^ Do any walking.
2. Do not touch exposed electrical terminals on components with your fingers or any tools. Remember, the connector that you are checking might be tied into a circuit that could be damaged by electrostatic discharge. When using a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect a connector, never let the tool come in contact with or between the exposed terminals.
4. Never use a jumper wire, ground, or use test equipment probes on any components or connectors unless specified in diagnosis. When using test equipment, always connect the ground lead first.
5. Do not remove the solid state component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install the part.
6. Always touch the solid state components package to a ground before opening. Solid state components can also be damaged if:
^ They are bumped or dropped.

^ They are laid on any metal work benches or near components that operate electrically, such as a television, radio, or oscilloscope.

CAUTION:
^ Do not repair or splice the wire harness on the column side of the connectors. If wiring within the column requires repair, replace the component. Failure to follow these Instructions could cause a short circuit and malfunction of the steering column controls.

^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.

^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you. When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.