Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Description & Operation: Notes
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is a dual air bag system designed to reduce serious injuries to driver and front seat passenger during a frontal impact of sufficient force. The system includes an inflatable air bag module in center of steering wheel and in instrument panel above glove box.
SRS consists of an AIR BAG warning light, clockspring, driver-side and passenger-side air bag module, Air Bag Control Module (ACM), and an impact sensor internal to ACM. The ACM monitors system, stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), and provides information to AIR BAG warning light and ACM data link connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.