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Locks: Service Precautions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION
- Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
- When performing a check after disconnecting the battery or restoring from a dead battery condition, perform the check after turning the ignition to ON and OFF, then opening and closing the driver's side door a few times.
- Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly unless otherwise indicated.
- Adjust the parts to the specifications described in this manual if so designated.
- Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
- After reassembly, make sure that the functional parts operate normally.
- If any immobilizer related part has been replaced, make sure to register the immobilizer.
- Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. Using a tester above such circuits may cause malfunction of airbag system. Follow the cautions for the airbag system in this case. Airbag System
- Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing the ignition key cylinder.