Handling Precautions
CAUTION:
When handling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive electronic parts, take special care to avoid damaging components.
- Discharge personal static electricity by momentarily touching metal grounding point on vehicle before touching electronic components.
- DO NOT touch terminals on components or connectors using fingers or metal tools. When unplugging connectors, never let metal tool contact any exposed terminal.
- Never jumper, ground, or use test probes on components or connectors unless specified in diagnosis. Always connect ground lead first.
- DO NOT remove solid-state components from protective packaging until ready for installation. Touch packaging to ground before opening.
- DO NOT bump or drop components. DO NOT put component on metal work bench, metal objects, or electrically operated components, such as radio, TV, or oscilloscope.
Components Possibly Damaged By ESD:
- ABS Controller.
- Central Control Module (CCM).
- Chime Module And Cruise Control Module.
- Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) Module.
- Electronic Instrument Cluster Panel (IPC).
- Electronic Control Module (ECM) (Including PROM, CAL-PAK, Or MEM-CAL).
- HVAC Electronic A/C-Heater Controllers And Modules.
- Power Control Module (PCM).
- Radio And Theft Deterrent Modules.
- Twilight Sentinel Module Or Amplifier.