Technician Safety Information

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Certain vehicles include driver's side, and front passenger side, airbags, located in the steering wheel hub and dash, as part of a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Servicing, disassembling or replacing these items will require special caution and tools and should therefore be done by a properly trained technician.

WARNING: Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury, caused by unintentional activation of the airbag.

All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation, and related components are located in the steering column, center console, dash, and front fenders. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.

WHEN SERVICING ANY VEHICLE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS:
- When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye protection, and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

- Engines produce carbon monoxide that is odorless, causes slower reaction time, and can lead to serious injury. When the engine is operating, keep service areas WELL VENTILATED or attach the vehicle exhaust system to the shop exhaust removal system.

- Before performing any secondary Ignition testing with open sparks, insure there are no fuel leaks or vapors present in the immediate area.

- Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing the vehicle. It is especially important to block the wheels on front-wheel drive vehicles; the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels.

- When diagnosing a powertrain system problem, it is important to follow approved procedures where applicable. Following these procedures is very important to the safety of individuals performing diagnostic tests.

- Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Use jackstands, on a flat and level hard surface, for safe support.

- Exercise care when performing spark test, always use non-conductive ignition wire pliers, Ignition systems present a shock hazard.

- Use caution when working near the catalytic converter to prevent the possibility of burns. The temperatures within the converter can exceed 1200°F.

- Exercise care when working with spring or tension loaded fasteners such as E-clips, or snap rings, careless removal can cause personal injury.