Air Bag Service Precautions

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR AROUND AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS OR AIR BAG WIRING, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED IN NEXT PAGE TO TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. REFER TO APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR UNNEEDED AIR BAG SYSTEM REPAIRS.

- WARNING/CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components. Be sure to follow the instructions.

- If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, Suzuki recommends that the air bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag deployment.

- Do not modify the steering wheel, dashboard or any other air bag system component. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system performance and lead to injury.

- Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury or unneeded air bag system repairs.

- Many of the service procedures require disconnection of the "AIR BAG" fuse and air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental deployment.

- Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble code.

- The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check" must be the starting point of any air bag diagnostics. The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check" will verify proper "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation and will lead you to the correct chart to diagnose any air bag malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacements.

- Never use air bag component parts from another vehicle.

- If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93C (200F) (for example, during a paint baking process), remove the air bag system components (air bag (inflator) module, sensing and diagnostic module) beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended deployment.

- When servicing, if shocks may be applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 91.4cm (3 feet) or more.) to air bag system component parts, remove those parts beforehand.

- When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect air bag (inflator) module connectors (driver and passenger) respectively.

- When applying paint around the air bag system related parts, use care so that the harness or connector will not be exposed to the paint mist.

- Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after painting) or flames.