Section 4 (Anti-Theft System - Security And Locks): General Description: Caution

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When performing service operation, refer to "Repair Contents" in "General Description" Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS .
Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnecting the ground terminal from the battery sensor. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
If any immobilizer related part has been replaced, make sure to register the immobilizer.
Be careful of the following items. Failing to do so may cause the airbag system malfunction.
- Yellow connectors and harnesses with yellow tapes around them are the connectors and harnesses for the airbag system. When using a tester on these circuits, follow the cautions of "AIRBAG SYSTEM" Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
- Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when servicing the electrical parts around the steering column.
When removing, installing or replacing the VDCCM&H/U, VDCCM&H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/m)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .