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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.

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

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Air Bag Control Module: Service Precautions

DIAGNOSIS, SERVICING, HANDLING AND STORAGE






WARNING: Never power up air bag system when SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

- Never attempt disassembly of SDM.
- When storing SDM, select a place where neither high temperature nor high humidity is anticipated and oil, water and dust are kept off.
- If SDM was dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 ft) or more or if it is found to be damaged or deformed, replace it with a new one.