Restraints - Air Bag Service Precautions
GROUP BODYNUMBER 062
MODEL
2009MY BORREGO(HM)
2011MY SORENTO(XM)
DATE MARCH 2010
SUBJECT:
CAUTION DURING AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT SERVICING
This bulletin describes precautions necessary during Borrego (HM) and Sorento (XM) Airbag Control Unit (ACU) related diagnosis/repair/replacement to prevent accidental airbag deployment during servicing. As an added safety feature, a Rollover Sensor has been incorporated into the Borrego (HM) and Sorento (XM) ACUs. This sensor determines if a rollover incident is imminent, and if improperly and inadvertently triggered during vehicle repairs may deploy various safety features (side and curtain airbags as well as seat belt pretensioners). As a result, the precautions listed below must be followed by all service personnel when diagnosing/servicing the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and related components.
WARRANTY
ALWAYS disconnect both battery cables from the battery and bleed-off residual voltage by holding the positive and negative battery cables together for 10 seconds before servicing or removing the Airbag Control Unit (ACU).
ACU must be securely installed in its proper location/position during diagnosis/repair of the vehicle.
All ACU bolts must be tightened to proper torque specifications and all grounds must be attached during vehicle servicing.
NEVER turn the ignition ON unless the ACU is securely bolted down in its designated location/position.