Special Care During Mechanical Repairs
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WARNING:
Some vehicles are equipped with a passenger's side air bag ON/OFF switch. This switch should NOT be used in place of specified vehicle air bag system disabling and activating procedures.
WARNING:
DO NOT use any type of back-up power supply (memory saver) from outside vehicle to avoid memory loss in memory systems, if equipped. Back-up power supplies can provide enough voltage to deploy air bags.
WARNING:
In an effort to create safer air bags, manufacturers are using dual stage inflator modules with 2 deployment stages. Some models use 2 stage deployment inflators on driver and passenger air bag modules. If stage one was used to deploy a dual stage inflator module, stage 2 may still be active. Therefore, a deployed 2 stage air bag inflator module must be treated as an active module. When deactivating an air bag system with deployed air bags, a deployed 2 stage air bag may still be active. If disposal of a deployed or undeployed dual stage module is required, both deployment loops must be energized to deploy the air bag.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory system may lose data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.
In some instances, it may be necessary to remove steering column or instrument panel to gain access to blower motor housing, heater assembly, evaporator assembly, or other A/C-heater system related components. Observe manufacturer service precautions when working on a vehicle equipped with an air bag system. See appropriate manufacturer's SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
Electrical sources should never be allowed near inflator on back of air bag module. Never probe air bag system electrical wires with analog volt-ohmmeter or test light. Always disable air bag system before servicing vehicle. SeeDISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
. Failure to do so could result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
If air bag system is not fully functional for any reason, DO NOT drive vehicle until system is repaired and is again operational. DO NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components, or in any way disable system from operating normally. If air bag system is not functional, park vehicle until system is repaired and functions properly.