Whenever working around, or on, the air bag supplemental restraint system,
ALWAYS adhere to the following warnings and cautions.
- Always wear safety glasses when servicing an air bag vehicle and when
handling an air bag module.
- Carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover facing away from
your body, so that an accidental deployment of the air bag will have a small
chance of personal injury.
- Place an air bag module on a table or other flat surface with the bag
and trim cover pointing up.
- Wear gloves, a dust mask and safety glasses whenever handling a deployed
air bag module. The air bag surface may contain traces of sodium hydroxide,
a by-product of the gas that inflates the air bag and which can cause skin
irritation.
- Ensure to wash your hands with mild soap and water after handling a deployed
air bag.
- All air bag modules with discolored or damaged cover trim must be replaced,
not repainted.
- All component replacement and wiring service must be made with the negative
and positive battery cables disconnected from the battery for a minimum
of one minute prior to attempting service or replacement.
- NEVER probe the air bag electrical terminals. Doing so could result in
air bag deployment, which can cause serious physical injury.
- If the vehicle is involved in a fender-bender which results in a damaged
front bumper or grille, have the air bag sensors inspected by a qualified
automotive technician to ensure that they were not damaged.
- If at any time, the air bag light indicates that the computer has noted
a problem, have your vehicle's SRS serviced immediately by a qualified automotive
technician. A faulty SRS can cause severe physical injury or death.
