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AIR BAG SYSTEM - SERVICE PRECAUTION

T-133prose procedure
Continued from T-132

Service Precaution

  1. 1
    BEFORE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT • Obtain the code nummber and deactivate the audio anti-theft function before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to page T-113.) • Before replacement of any air bag system component or before disconnecting any connector of the system, first disconnect the negative battery cable; then disconnect the clock spring connectors (orange and blue).
    Illustration showing disconnection of negative battery cable and clock spring connectors (orange and blue) at the steering wheel.
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  2. 2
    PROHIBITION OF COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY AND WIRE HARNESS REPAIR • The components of the air bag system are not intended to be disassembled for service. If a component failure is detected by the diagnostic module, replace the suspected component after checking the connections and the wire harness. Do not disassemble any component. • If an open circuit is found by a continuity test, replace the wire harness. Do not try to repair the wiring.
    Air bag system components with a large X overlay, prohibiting disassembly.
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    HANDLING OF AIR BAG MODULE • Do not use an ohmmeter for inspection of the air bag module, it may cause an accidental deployment of the air bag. • When carrying a live (unactivated) air bag module, make sure the trim cover is pointed away from your body to prevent personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
    Ohmmeter being used on an air bag module with X overlay, prohibiting use of ohmmeter.
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See also

T-113AUDIO — Anti-theft System

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