Service Precautions

Observe following precautions when working with air bag systems:

• When working around steering column components and before any repairs are performed, disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
• To avoid air bag deployment when trouble shooting SRS, DO NOT use self-powered electrical test equipment such as battery-powered or AC-powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc. DO NOT repair any portion of SRS wiring harness.
• Before straightening any damage to body, or before performing electrical arc-welding, disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  .
• Always wear safety glasses and gloves when handling a deployed air bag module. Air bag module may contain sodium hydroxide deposits which are irritating to the skin.
• DO NOT repair any portion of SRS wiring harness.
• Always handle air bag module with trim cover away from your body. Always place air bag module on workbench with trim cover up, away from loose objects.
• DO NOT expose any SRS component to temperatures in excess of 212°F (100°C).
• DO NOT expose any SRS component to cleaning agents such as solvents, gasoline, lye, etc.
• DO NOT connect Hand-Held Tester (HHT) (6511 0001 99) to Data Link Connector (DLC) with ignition on. Damage to HHT may result.
• DO NOT connect HHT (6511 0001 99) to vehicle if a battery charger is connected to vehicle battery. Damage to HHT may result.