Service Precautions

Observe the following precautions when servicing air bag system:

• Disable air bag system before attempting any repairs to steering column or components. Refer to 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.