Handling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Parts

NOTICE: When handling an electronic part that has an ESD-sensitive sticker, refer to Diagrams / Diagram Information and Instructions / Electrostatic Discharge (ESD Sensitive Device).

Follow these guidelines to reduce any possible build-up of electrostatic charge:
^ Do not open the package until time to install part.
^ Avoid touching electrical terminals of the part.
^ Before removing part from its package, ground package to known good ground on vehicle.
^ Always touch known good ground before handling part. This should be repeated while handling part. Do it more often after sliding across seat, sitting down from standing position, or walking a distance. Not all parts that can he damaged by ESD have an ESD label. Components that can be damaged by ESD are:

AM/FM stereo radio/radio control
Antilock brake system EBCM
Automatic daylight mirror
Body Control Module (BCM)
CalPak
Cruise control module
Electronic Spark Control Module
MEM-CAL (memory and calibration unit)
PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory)
Sensing and Discriminating Module (SDM)