Service Precautions

Observe the following precautions when servicing SRS:

• Disable SRS before servicing any SRS or steering column component. Failure to do this could result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
• Remove air bag sensor assembly/center air bag sensor and front air bag sensors if repairing the vehicle requires impacting (shocking) the vehicle.
• Replace dropped, cracked, dented or otherwise damaged components.
• DO NOT expose front air bag sensors, air bag sensor assembly/center air bag sensor or steering wheel pad (air bag module) directly to heat or flame.
• Information labels are attached to air bag components. Follow all notices on labels.
• After work on SRS is completed, check air bag warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1995 and AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1996 article.
• Always wear safety glasses when servicing or handling an air bag.
• When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover upward, away from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
• Carry a live air bag module with trim cover (air bag) pointed away from your body to minimize injury in case of accidental deployment.
• If SRS is not fully functional for any reason, vehicle should not be driven until system is repaired and becomes operational. DO NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components or in any way disable system from operating normally. If SRS is not functional, park vehicle until it is repaired and functions properly.