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Service Precautions

CAUTION: When handling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive electronic parts, specific care should be given to avoid damaging components. Specific care is as follows:
  • Discharge personal static electricity by momentarily touching metal grounding point on vehicle before coming in contact with electronic components.
  • NEVER touch terminals on components or connectors with fingers or metal tools. When disconnecting connectors, NEVER let metal tool contact any exposed terminal.
  • NEVER jumper, ground or use test meter probes on components or connectors unless specified in diagnostic procedures. Always connect ground lead first.
  • DO NOT remove solid-state components from protective packaging until ready for installation. Touch packaging to ground before opening.
  • DO NOT bump or drop component. DO NOT lay component on metal work bench or electrically operated components (such as radio, TV or oscilloscope).