Service Precautions
- Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable before attempting any repairs to steering column components. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting negative battery cable before working on vehicle.
- Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column component. Failure to disable air bag system may result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- After repairs, turn ignition on from passenger's side of vehicle in case of accidental air bag deployment.
- When placing a live air bag module on a work bench or other surface, always face air bag module and trim cover upward, away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag module if accidentally deployed.
- After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which irritates skin. Always wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, long-sleeved shirt during clean-up. Wash hands with mild soap and water.
- Electrical sources should never be allowed near connector on back of air bag module.
- Always use factory type installed fasteners when installing air bag system components, as components contain a special coating designed for air bag system.
- Clockspring must be replaced whenever driver's side air bag has been deployed.