Service Precautions

Observe the following precautions when servicing air bag system:

• Before servicing any air bag system or steering column component, disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
• After disabling air bag system, wait at least 20 minutes before servicing. Air bag system voltage is maintained for about 20 minutes after system is disabled. Failure to wait at least 20 minutes before servicing system may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
• Because of critical operating requirements of system, DO NOT service any air bag component. Correction is made by replacement only.
• DO NOT allow grease, oil, cleaning solutions, or similar products to come in contact with air bag units.
• DO NOT subject air bag units to temperatures greater than 194°F (90°C).
• Replace air bag units, crash sensors, and air bag control units that have fallen from a height of 1.5 feet or more.
• DO NOT install additional trim, labels or stickers on steering wheel, or in area of passenger-side air bag.
• DO NOT repair or modify air bag system wiring.
• Disable air bag system before arc-welding vehicle.
• DO NOT route wires from other electrical equipment in the vicinity of air bag wire harness.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling deployed air bags. DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .