Handling Precautions

CAUTION: When handling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive electronic parts, be careful to avoid damaging components.

Discharge personal static electricity by momentarily touching metal grounding point on vehicle before coming in contact with electronic components. This should be done any time you slide across vehicle seat, sit down, get up, or do any walking to and from vehicle.
DO NOT touch terminals on components or connectors using fingers or metal tools. When disconnecting connectors, never let metal tool contact any exposed terminal.
Never jumper, ground or use test probes on components or connectors unless specified in diagnosis. 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, electrical metal objects or other electrically operated components, such as radio, TV or oscilloscope.

Components Possibly Damaged By ESD:

ABS Controller.
Central Control Module (CCM).
Chime Module And Cruise Control Module.
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) Module.
Electronic Instrument Clusters (Digital).
Electronic Control Module (ECM). (Including PROM, CAL-PAK Or MEM-CAL).
Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning (HVAC) Electronic A/C-Heater Controllers And Modules.
Low Tire Pressure Warning System Module (LTPWS).
Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) Module.
Radio And Theft Deterrent Modules.