Service Precautions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 .
- Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) retains back-up voltage for about 10 minutes after air bag system is disabled. 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 chance of injury if air bag accidentally deploys.
- Place live (undeployed) air bag on bench or other surface with trim cover facing up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag if it accidentally deploys.
- DO NOT probe air bag inflator module connectors. Air bag may accidentally deploy.
- DO NOT attempt repair of any air bag system components. Replace any faulty components as required.