Air Bag System

ALWAYS wear safety glasses when servicing a vehicle with air bag and when handling an air bag removed from vehicle.

The air bag system is powered directly from the battery and back-up power supply. Disconnect battery ground cable and back-up power supply before servicing ANY system components. See BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

When carrying a live air bag, ensure bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. In the unlikely event of an accidental deployment, bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, ALWAYS face air bag and trim cover up, away from the surface. This will reduce the motion of the module if it is accidentally deployed.

Safety precautions must also be observed when handling a deployed air bag. After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that irritates the skin. ALWAYS wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed air bag, and wash hands with mild soap and water afterward.

NEVER  probe connectors on air bag module. Air bag may deploy resulting in personal injury.

Because of the critical operating requirements of system, DO NOT  attempt to service air bag module or contact assembly. To correct system malfunctions, replace entire part.

After any servicing, ensure System Readiness Indicator Light (AIR BAG light) does not indicate any faults.