Restraints and Safety Systems: Service Precautions

WARNING: Engines produce carbon monoxide that is odorless, causes slower reaction time, and can lead to serious injury. When the engine is operating, keep service areas WELL VENTILATED or attach the vehicle exhaust system to the shop exhaust removal system.

PRECAUTIONS
Always wear safety glasses when servicing an air bag equipped vehicle or when handling an air bag module.

Because this system is a sensitive, complex electro-mechanical unit, before attempting to diagnose, remove or install any air bag system component, you must first disarm air bag system as outlined under Air Bag System Disarming and Arming.

The fasteners, screws and bolts used for air bag components have special coatings and are specifically designed for air bag system. They must not be replaced with substitutes. If fastener replacement is required, use correct fasteners provided in service package.

Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing the vehicle.
- It is especially important to block the wheels on front-wheel drive vehicles; the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels.

When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye protection, and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

When diagnosing a body system problem, it is important to follow approved procedures where applicable. Following approved procedures is very important to the safety of individuals performing diagnostic tests.

Servicing Components As Assemblies
Some components of the body system are intended to be serviced in assembly only.
- Attempting to remove or repair certain system sub-components may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation.
- Only those components with approved repair and installation procedures.