Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid state electrical components. Not all components that are susceptible to damage from ESD are labeled with the ESD symbol. Exercise caution when handling all solid state electrical components.

Avoid damaging solid state electrical components by taking the following precautions:
- Discharge personal electricity by touching a metal ground point after each of the following activities:
- sliding across the vehicle seat
- sitting or rising
- walking
- Do not touch the exposed electric terminals on a component with your finger or a tool. The connector that you are checking may be tied into a circuit that is susceptible to damage by ESD.
- Do not allow a screwdriver or a similar tool to contact exposed terminals when disconnecting a connector.
- Do not remove the protective packing of the solid state component until you are ready to install the solid state component.
- Unless specified in a particular diagnostic procedure, avoid the following activities:
- jumpering components or connectors
- grounding components or connectors
- using test equipment probes on components or connectors
- When a diagnosis requires the use of test equipment probes, connect the ground lead first.
- Touch the solid state component's package to a ground before opening.
- Do not lay the solid state component in any of the following locations:
- On a metal work bench
- On top of an electrically operating appliance or piece of equipment, like a TV, radio or oscilloscope
- Do not drop the solid state component.