Disabling & Activating Air Bag System: Notes
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WARNING:
Wait one minute after disabling air bag system before working on vehicle. Backup power supply holds a deployment charge for about one minute after negative battery cable is disconnected. Servicing air bag system before one minute may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. If driveability problems exist, see appropriate computer relearn service information.