Air Bag Warnings and Safety Instructions

WARNINGS

- Service is made by replacement only. Do not attempt repair of:
+ Crash sensors.
+ Air bag sliding contact.
+ Air bag diagnostic monitor.
+ Air bag modules (except for vacuum air horn kit attached to driver side air bag module).

- If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.

- The driver and passenger air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim cover deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted. Any applied paint may damage the cover material. This could affect air bag performance during deployment and may increase the risk of injury during a collision.

- Never probe the connectors on the air bag modules. Doing so may result in air bag module deployment which could result in personal injury.

- All component replacements and wiring being serviced must be made with the negative battery cable disconnected for a minimum of one minute before service or replacement is attempted.

- The instruction "disconnect" always refers to a connector. Never detach a component from the vehicle when instructed to "disconnect."

- Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a crash where the vehicle has been damaged in the area of the sensor, inspect the sensor mounting brackets for deformation. If damaged, the sensor should be replaced whether or not the air bag is deployed. In addition, make sure that body structure in the area of sensor mounting is restored to its original condition.