Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

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Air Bag Control Module: Service Precautions

WARNING:
^ WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING THE AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ DO NOT USE RADIO KEY CODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ NEVER PROBE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF AIR BAG MODULES OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ MAKE SURE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS DETAILED. THE RETAINING BOLTS ARE PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.