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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Impact Sensor: Service Precautions

WARNING:
^ TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED. WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE(S) BEFORE COMMENCING ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), OR ANY COMPONENT(S) ADJACENT TO THE SRS SENSORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT, 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 COMPONENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ MAKE SURE THE CRASH SENSOR LOCATING TANGS ARE CORRECTLY LOCATED IN THE RADIATOR GRILLE OPENING PANEL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ MAKE SURE THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR LOCATING TANGS ARE CORRECTLY LOCATED INTO THE FLOOR PAN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.