Service Precautions
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Observe the following precautions when servicing air bag system:
- Disable air bag system before attempting any repairs to steering column or components. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- After disabling air bag system, Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) retains back-up voltage for about 10 minutes. To avoid accidental air bag deployment, wait at least 10 minutes after disabling air bag system before working on vehicle components.
- Always wear safety glasses when working around air bag system.
- Always carry a live (undeployed) air bag with trim cover facing away from your body. This minimizes the chance of injury if air bag accidentally deploys.
- Place a live (undeployed) air bag on a bench or other surface with trim cover facing up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag if it accidentally deploys.
- Never probe air bag inflator module connectors. Air bag may accidentally deploy.
- Never attempt repair of any air bag system components. Replace any faulty components as required.