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Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

SIR System Service Precautions:




SIR System Service Precautions:




SIR System Service Precautions:




When servicing the SIR system, observe the above precautions:

^ PERFORM THE SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK BEFORE AND AFTER DIAGNOSIS.
^ DISABLE THE SIR SYSTEM WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR THE SIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
^ INSPECT SIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT, EVEN IP AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
^ USE SPECIAL CARE WHEN HANDLING OR STORING SIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
^ FOLLOW GUIDELINES EXACTLY WHEN SHIPPING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE.
^ FOLLOW PROCEDURE STEPS EXACTLY WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE DEPLOYMENT OF A DRIVER OR PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE.
^ AVOID TOUCHING THE SDM TERMINALS TO PREVENT ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE DAMAGE.
^ USE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ADAPTERS WHEN PROBING TERMINALS.
^ USE APPROVED REPAIR KITS WHEN REPLACING WIRE TERMINALS.
^ DO NOT USE A SELF POWERED TEST LAMP TO DIAGNOSE SIR SYSTEM.
Diagnostic System Check