Service Precaution

CAUTION: Procedures must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could result In possible air bag deployment, personal Injury or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.

The DERM can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 10 minutes after the "Ignition Switch" is turned off and the battery is disconnected. Many of the service procedures require disconnection of the "AIR BAG" fuse and Inflator Module from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental deployment.


CAUTION: Before removing or Installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come In contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the "off" or "lock" position.

NOTICE: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or system damage could result.