Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

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.

Air Bag System:

WIRING HARNESS REPAIR
Incorrectly repairing an air bag system wiring harness can accidentally deploy the air bag module, 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 MODULE INSPECTION
Inspecting an air bag module using an ohmmeter can deploy the air bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use an ohmmeter to inspect an air bag module.


AIR BAG MODULE HANDLING

A live (undeployed) air bag module may accidentally deploy when it is handled and cause serious injury. When carrying a live (undeployed) air bag module, point the front surface away from your body to lessen the chance of Injury In case it deploys.

A live (undeployed) air bag module placed face down on a surface is dangerous. If the air bag module deploys, the motion of the module can cause serious injury. Always face the front surface up to reduce the motion of the module in case it accidentally deploys.