Technician Safety Information

- Do not use a circuit tester to check SRS circuits.

- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect both battery cables and wait for at least ten minutes.
For approximately ten minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least ten minutes have passed.

- Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with arrow marks pointing towards the front of the vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before installation and replace as required.

- The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.

- Handle air bag module carefully. Always place it with the pad side facing upward.

- After removing any SRS parts, do not use old bolts. Replace with new bolts. Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function.

- After air bags inflate, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced.

- Make sure to deactivate air bag modules before disposing of them. Also, before disposing of a vehicle equipped with an air bag system, deactivate air bag modules. If such a system has already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indicated in the section "DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE".

- Do not dispose of the air bag module undeployed.

- When deploying the air bag module, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool (Kent-Moore No. J38381).

- When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the air bag module.

- Due to heat, do not touch air bag module for at least 30 minutes after deployment.

- Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module.

- Never apply water to a deployed air bag module.

- Wash your hands clean after finishing work.