AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS
Follow precautions when working with air bag systems
- When performing air bag repairs, disable ABRS. See «AIR BAG DISABLING»(ref-91718-S25059547692001032800000) .
- Use caution when handling a sensor. Never strike or jar a sensor. All sensors or mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to ensure proper sensor operation.
- Never apply power to ABRS if a sensor is not rigidly attached to vehicle.
- To avoid accidental air bag deployment while trouble shooting ABRS, DO NOT use electrical test equipment, such as AC-powered or battery-powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc.
- Always carry air bag module with trim cover away from body. Always place inflatable module on workbench with trim cover up, away from loose objects.
- DO NOT install used air bag parts from another vehicle. Use NEW parts only. DO NOT disassemble or tamper with air bag assembly.
- Wait at least 2 minutes after disconnecting battery before proceeding with repairs or trouble shooting system. For a short time after battery is disconnected, ABRS retains enough voltage to deploy air bag.
Note. For additional information, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
AIR BAG DISABLING
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable. Disconnect 2-way Yellow clockspring harness connector located on top of fuse block, between clockspring and instrument panel wiring harness. Clockspring connector may also be disconnected at Air Bag System Diagnostic Module (ASDM).
| WARNING | Wait about 2 minutes after disconnecting negative battery cable before servicing air bag system. System reserve capacitor maintains air bag system voltage for about 2 minutes after battery is disconnected. Servicing air bag system before 2 minutes may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. |
IGNITION SWITCH
Note. Ignition key must be in key cylinder for cylinder removal. Key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.