Service Warnings
SERVICE WARNINGS
Component Disassembly
- Disassembling and reassembling the components of the air bag system can render the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury or death in the event of an accident. Do not disassemble any air bag system components.
Wiring Harness Repair
- Incorrectly repairing an air bag system wiring harness can accidently deploy the air bag, which can cause serious injury. If a problem is found in the system wiring, replace the wiring harness. Do not try to repair it.
Air Bag System:
Air Bag Module Inspection
- Inspecting the air bag module with an ohmmeter can deploy the air bag, which can cause serious injury.
DO NOT USE AN OHMMETER TO INSPECT THE AIR BAG MODULE.
Air Bag Module Handling
- A live (undeployed) air bag may accidently deploy when it is handled and cause serious injury. When carrying a live airbag module, point the trim cover away from from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it deploys.
- A live air bag placed face down on a surface is dangerous. If the air bag deploys, the motion of the module can cause serious injury. Always face the trim cover up to reduce the motion of the module in case it accidently deploys.
SAS-unit Handling
- Disconnecting the SAS-unit connector or removing the SAS-unit with the ignition switch at ON can cause the air bag to deploy, which may seriously injure you. Before disconnecting the SAS-unit connector or removing the SAS-unit, turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
- Connecting the SAS-unit connector before installing the SAS-unit is dangerous. The shock of installation can cause the air bag to deploy, which may seriously injure you. Before connecting the SAS-unit connector, firmly mount the SAS-unit to the vehicle.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Before Servicing
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the SAS-unit connector.
After Servicing
1. Connect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for 4-8 seconds and then goes off.
