Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
| • | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
| • | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
| • | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
The sensing
and diagnostics module (SDM) maintains the voltage necessary in order to
cause a deployment for up to 10 seconds after turning the ignition switch
to the OFF position or disconnecting the battery. Many of the service
procedures require the disconnection of the air bag 1 fuse and the inflator
module circuits from the deployment loops in order to avoid and accidental
deployment.
Disabling the SIR System
Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Supplemental Restraint System (SIR).
Enabling the SIR System
Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Supplemental Restraint System (SIR).
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Many solid state electrical components can be damaged by Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). Some will display a label indicating this sensitivity. Many
electrical components which are ESD sensistive will not, however, dispay
a label. Therefore, the following procedures should always be used when handling
electrical components.
| • | Body movement produces an electrostatic charge. To discharge personal
static electricity, touch a ground point (metal) on the vehicle. This should
be done any time you perform any of the following activities: |
| - | Sliding across the vehicle seat |
| • | Do not touch exposed electrical terminals on components or connectors
with your finger or any tools. Remember, the connector you are checking might
be tied to a circuit that could be damaged by ESD. |
| • | When using a tool to disconnect a connector, never let the tool
come in contact with or come between the exposed terminals. |
| • | Never ground, use a jumper, or use test equipment probes on any
components or connectors unless instructed to do so in a diagnostic procedure.
When using test equipment, always connect the ground lead first. |
| • | Do not remove the solid state component from its package until
you are ready to install the component. |
| • | Always touch the solid state component's package to a ground before
opening. Solid state components can also be damaged if one of the following
events takes place: |
| - | The component is bumped or dropped |
| - | The component is placed on a metal work table |
| - | The component is placed on or near another component that operates
electrically such as a radio, television or oscilloscope. |
Adhere to the following guidelines when handling an electronic part
on which is an ESD-sensitive sticker:
| • | Do not open the package prior to installing the component. |
| • | Avoid touching any electrical terminals on the component. |
| • | Ground the package to an adequate ground on the vehicle prior
to removing the component from the package. |
| • | Be certain to touch an adequate ground in the following instances: |
| - | Prior to removing the component from the package |
| - | After sliding across the seat |
| - | After sitting down from a standing position |
| - | After walking a distance |
