Air Bag Safety Precautions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Observe these precautions when working with air bag system:
- Disable air bag system before servicing any system component. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Wait at least 3 minutes after disabling air bag system before servicing system. Air bag system voltage is maintained for at least 3 minutes after system is disabled. Servicing system before 3-minute period may cause accidental air bag system deployment and possible personal injury.
- If air bag system is not fully functional, vehicle must be parked until all repairs are complete. Never attempt to disable air bag system or remove warning bulbs with intent of continuing vehicle service.
- Air bag system will operate when ignition switch is in ON or START position. Ignition switch should be in LOCK position when working under hood or inside vehicle.
- When servicing vehicle, air bag system and related parts should be pointed away from technician.
- DO NOT repair, splice or modify any air bag system wiring harness. If harness is damaged, it must be replaced.
- DO NOT use a circuit tester to check air bag harness connectors. Air bag system wiring harness and connectors have Yellow insulation for easy identification. Keep all ground points clean.
- Diagnosis sensor unit must be installed with arrow facing front of vehicle.
- If steering gear is removed, DO NOT turn steering wheel or column shaft. Rotation of air bag system spiral cable is limited. Spiral cable must be aligned in Neutral position (centered) during installation.
- Handle air bag modules carefully. Always place air bag modules on work surface with pad facing upward. DO NOT disassemble air bag modules.
- DO NOT expose air bag modules to temperatures exceeding 194°F (90°C ).
- DO NOT expose seat belt pretensioners to temperatures exceeding 176°F (80°C ).
- If vehicle is damaged in a collision, all air bag system components must be inspected and replaced as necessary. See POST-COLLISION INSPECTION .
- Before discarding an air bag module or seat belt pretensioner, always deploy component. See DISPOSAL PROCEDURES .
- Replace used SRS component nuts, bolts, anchor bolts and ground bolts with NEW nuts and bolts coated with bonding agent.
- After servicing, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .