Air Bag Safety Precautions

Observe these precautions when servicing the air bag system:

• Disable air bag system when working on air bag system or compoents. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
• Ensure radio is off before disconnecting battery. This will prevent damage to radio microprocessor.
• Disable air bag system before straightening damaged metal or arc-welding. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
• Wear safety glasses, gloves and long-sleeve shirt when handling deployed air bag modules. Air bag module may contain sodium hydroxide deposits, which could irritate skin.
• Handle sensors carefully. Never strike or jar sensors. All sensors and mounting bracket screws must be tightened to specification to ensure proper sensor operation.
• DO NOT use any air bag system component that has been dropped from 2 feet (0.6 m) or higher.
• DO NOT use self-powered electrical test equipment, such as battery- powered or AC-powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, test light, etc.
• Handle air bag module with trim cover facing away from your body. Always place air bag module on work bench with trim cover facing up.
• DO NOT expose air bag system components to temperatures greater than 167°F (75°C ).
• DO NOT expose any air bag system components to cleaning agents such as solvents, gasoline, lye etc.