Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service Precautions

Vehicles with ``SRS'' designation on steering wheel are equipped with air bag restraint system. Use extreme caution when working around steering column to avoid personal injury.

NOTE: On models equipped with microprocessor radios, always switch radio OFF and obtain radio theft code before disconnecting or connecting battery ground cable to prevent damage to radio.

Fig. 1 Center Console Connector:

AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING

To disarm airbag system, disconnect battery ground cable.

Wait at least 10 minutes after disconnecting the battery cable before performing any service.

- The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy the airbag for a short time even after the battery ground cable has been disconnected.

- Performing any service before the minimum 10 minutes has elapsed may cause airbag deployment and possible injury.

Disconnect the orange (SRS) connector as shown in Fig. 1.