Service Precautions
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Observe the following precautions when servicing air bag system:
- Disable air bag system before attempting any repairs to steering column or components. See AIR BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING .
- Air bag system maintains back-up voltage for 15 minutes after disabling. To avoid accidental deployment, wait at least 15 minutes after disabling before servicing air bag system.
- Always wear safety glasses when servicing system.
- Always carry a live (undeployed) air bag with trim cover facing away from your body. This minimizes chance of injury if air bag accidentally deploys.
- Place a live (undeployed) air bag on a bench or other surface with trim cover facing up, away from surface. This will reduce motion of air bag if it accidentally deploys.
- Never probe inflator module connectors; air bag may accidentally deploy.