Air Bag Safety Precautions: Notes

Observe these precautions when working with air bag system and seat belt tensioners:

• Carefully inspect any SRS part before installing. DO NOT install any part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
• Use only a digital multimeter with an output of 10 milliamp (0.01 amp) or less when switched to smallest value in ohmmeter range. A tester with higher output could damage air bag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.
• DO NOT install used SRS parts from another vehicle. When making SRS repairs, use only new parts.
• Except when indicated, always disconnect battery cables, and wait at least 3 minutes before making SRS repairs.
• Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit. Air bags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
• Radio contains an anti-theft protection circuit. Be sure to get anti-theft code number before disconnecting battery cables.
• PCM memory must be reset after reconnecting battery. Start engine and hold at 3,000 RPM in Park or Neutral until radiator fan comes on. Then let engine idle for approximately 5 minutes with A-C switch OFF, headlights OFF, and rear defogger OFF.
• DO NOT try to disassemble air bags or SRS unit. There are no serviceable parts. Once an air bag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.
• Store removed air bags with pad surface up. If air bags are improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel unit with enough force to cause serious injury.
• Store removed air bags on secure flat surface away from any high heat source and free of any oil, grease, detergent or water.
• Store SRS unit in cool and dry place. DO NOT spill water or oil on SRS unit, and keep away from dust.
• Disconnect air bag connectors before disconnecting SRS harness connectors.
• Ensure SRS unit is installed securely.