Service Precautions: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Honda Accord. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Observe these precautions when working with air bag systems:

To prevent accidental air bag deployment and possible injury, turn ignition off, disconnect negative battery cable, and wait three minutes before disconnecting any SRS connectors.
Carefully inspect any SRS part before installing. DO NOT install any part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
Use only a digital multimeter with an output of 10 milliamp (0.01 amp) or less when switched to smallest value in ohmmeter range. A tester with higher output could damage air bag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.
DO NOT install used SRS parts from another vehicle. When making SRS repairs, use only new parts.
Except when indicated, always disconnect battery cables, and wait at least 3 minutes before making SRS repairs.
Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit. Air bags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
Radio contains an anti-theft protection circuit. Be sure to get anti-theft code number before disconnecting battery cables.
DO NOT try to disassemble air bags or SRS unit. There are no serviceable parts. Once an air bag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.
Store removed air bags with pad surface up. If air bags are improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel unit with enough force to cause serious injury.
Store removed air bags on secure flat surface away from any high heat source and free of any oil, grease, detergent or water.
Store SRS unit in cool and dry place. DO NOT spill water or oil on SRS unit, and keep away from dust.
Disconnect air bag connectors before disconnecting SRS harness connectors.
Ensure SRS unit is installed securely.