Vehicle Damage Warnings
DIAGNOSIS, SERVICING, HANDLING AND STORAGEAir Bag System
- 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. By passing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacements.
Air Bag Diagnostic System Check
- When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), forward (discriminating) sensor or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive impact was applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 feet) or more.), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
- Never use air bag component parts from another vehicle.
- When servicing, if shocks may be applied 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.
- Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after painting) or flames.
- WARNING/CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components. Be sure to follow the instructions.
SDM
WARNING: Never power up air bag system when 8DM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
- Never attempt disassembly of SDM.
- When storing SDM, select a place where neither high temperature nor high humidity is anticipated and oil, water and dust are kept off.
- If SDM was dropped from a height of 91.4cm (3 ft) or more or if it is found to be damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one.
Live (Undeployed) Air Bag (Inflator) Modules (Driver and Passenger)
- Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules. The rapid gas generation produced during deployment of the air bag could cause the air bag (inflator) module, or an object in front of the air bag (inflator) module, to be thrown through the air in the unlikely event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
- For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator) module, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65°C, (150°F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
- When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. As the live passenger air bag (inflator) module must be placed with its bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the workbench with a slit or use the workbench vise to hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise. personal injury may result.
- Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). It is very dangerous as the electric current from the tester may deploy the air bag.
- When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc., got on the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Modules (Driver and Passenger)
WARNING:
- The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deployment is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before proceeding the work.
- Do not apply water, oil, etc to deployed air bag (inflator) module.
- After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn.
Air Bag Wire Harness
- Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.
- When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
- Make sure all air bag system grounding points are clean and grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to metal contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent problems that are difficult to diagnose.
AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULES DISPOSAL
- Do not dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). When disposal is necessary, be sure to deploy the air bag according to deployment procedure before disposal.
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment which could cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels. The undeployed air bag (inflator) module contains substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Disposal in any manner inconsistent with proper procedures may be a violation of federal, state and/or local laws.