Precautions for Air Bag System Service

Precautions for Air Bag System Service

WARNING:

- Performing service operations on or around air bag system components or wiring without temporarily de-activating the air bag system may result in accidental activation of the air bag system. This could cause injury or the need for extra repairs to the air bag system.
Be sure to temporarily deactivate the air bag system before performing service operations on or around air bag system components.
Follow the procedures described in Disabling Air Bag System Disabling Air Bag System.
- If the driver's and front passenger's seats are modified or accessories such as seat covers or cushions are attached to or put on the seats, the air bag system will not work properly, which increases the risk of personal injury.
Do not modify the front seats and avoid adding anything to them such as seat covers or cushions.
- If you attempt to disconnect the connector form the air bag (inflator) module with a screwdriver or the like, static electricity may trigger deployment of the air bag, which could result in personal injury.
Never insert a screwdriver or the like between the air bag (inflator) module and the connector.

- When storing air bag system components, select a place where the ambient temperature is below 65 °C (149 °F).
- When applying paint around the air bag system related parts, be careful that the harness or connector will not be exposed to the paint mist.