Service Precautions

Observe these precautions when working with air bag systems:

• Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column component. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
• After turning ignition switch to LOCK position and disconnecting negative battery cable, wait at least 1 minute before working on SRS. SRS is equipped with a back-up power source that may allow air bag to deploy within 1 minute after disconnecting negative battery cable.
• Because of critical operating requirements of system, DO NOT attempt to service air bag components.
• DO NOT attempt to dismantle air bag module. DO NOT puncture, incinerate or bring into contact with electricity or electrical devices.
• DO NOT remove steering column mountings or steering wheel from vehicle before disarming and removing air bag module.
• Air bag module must be stored in its original special container until used for service. It must be stored in a clean, dry place, away from sources of extreme heat, sparks and high electrical energy.
• To prevent inadvertently arming module, DO NOT tamper with safety shaft in center on rear of module after removal.
• DO NOT cut open inflator/sensor assembly or in any way repair module.
• DO NOT hit module or apply force on steering wheel.
• DO NOT install module to steering wheel and arm module until column and wheel are firmly installed into vehicle.
• DO NOT store module at temperatures above 168°F (75°C).
• DO NOT transfer air bag module to another vehicle.
• When carrying air bag module, hold module to one side of your body with deployment side of module facing either to front or rear.