Restraints and Safety Systems: Service Precautions
SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
- The air bag is very hot immediately after it deploys. You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 minutes after deployment.
Warning
- Pouring water on a deployed air bag is dangerous. The water will mix with the residual gases to form a gas that can make breathing difficult if inhaled. Do not pour water on the deployed air bag module.
Warning
- A deployed air bag module may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic by-product of the gas-generated combustion. If this substance gets in your eyes or on your hands, it can cause irritation and itching. When handling a deployed air bag module, wear gloves and safety glasses.
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 air bag module, point the trim cover away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it deploys.
Handling Of Air Bag Module:
- 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.
