Air Bag Safety Precautions
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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.