FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Bag Control Module: Service Precautions

WARNING: The back-up power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component service is performed. To deplete back-up power supply energy, disconnect the positive battery cable and wait one minute to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.

WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the positive battery cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.