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.
Service Precautions
The following precautions should be observed when working with air bag systems.
- Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column components. Failure to do so may result in accidental air bag deployment and cause personal injury. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Back-up power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute after positive battery cable is disconnected. Servicing SRS before one-minute period may cause accidental air bag deployment and personal injury.
- Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT service sensors, clockspring, diagnostic monitor, or air bag module. Corrections are made by replacement only.
- Always wear safety glasses during vehicle servicing or when handling an air bag.
- When carrying a live air bag module, ensure air bag module and trim cover are pointed away from your body. This minimizes chance of injury in event of an accidental deployment.
- When placing a live air bag module on a bench or other surface, always face air bag module and trim cover up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
- Never probe connectors on air bag module. Doing so may cause air bag deployment and/or personal injury.
- After repairs, ensure AIR BAG warning light does not indicate any faults. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
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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.
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