Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components: SDM

WARNING:

If the SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle, it could accidentally cause the air bags to deploy when the air bag system is powered, possibly causing personal injury. Always make sure that the SDM is rigidly attached to the vehicle before supplying power to the air bag system.
The SDM that has been involved in an accident severe enough to cause deployment of air bags is not guaranteed to provide its original performance. Never use an SDM that has been involved in an air bag deployment accident. Refer to AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK Air Bag for the SDM check procedure.

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.

Fig 1: Precaution For SDM Storage
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If SDM has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
If SDM installation part of floor is damaged, repair it completely before reinstallation.
All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued and the arrow on SDM must be pointed toward the front of the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system.