Air Bag Precautions

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Air Bag Precautions
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Observe following precautions when working with vehicles equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system:

  • Before performing any instrument panel testing, diagnosis or repair, disable SIR system by disconnecting negative battery cable and Yellow 2-pin connector at base of steering column.
  • Wait 2 minutes before making SIR repairs. SIR system retains enough voltage to deploy air bag after power is disconnected.
  • To prevent accidental air bag deployment, avoid SIR wiring harness when trouble shooting instrument panel components. All SIR wires are color-coded Yellow.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.