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heard. If this occurs, air bag system service is required. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS Observe the following precautions when working with air bag systems: z Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column components. Failure to do z Because of critical system operating requirements, DO NOT service sensors, clockspring, air bag z Always wear gloves and safety glasses when servicing an air bag-equipped vehicle or handling an air bag. z When carrying a live air bag, point air bag and trim cover away from your body. This minimizes chance z When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up, away from z After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which may irritate skin. z Air bag modules with discolored or damaged cover deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted. z Vehicle impact sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If vehicle is involved in a z Never probe connectors on air bag module. Doing so may cause air bag deployment and personal injury. z The instruction to DISCONNECT always refers to a component connector. DO NOT remove a z Air bag simulators MUST be removed and the air bags reconnected when the air bag system is z After any servicing, perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM Disabling System (Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car) 1. Record preset radio station frequencies. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute. This time is required for back-up power supply in diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy. 2. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . Disconnect driver-side air bag module connector. Attach air bag simulator to air bag connector to simulate driver-side air bag. WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with a passenger-side air bag, both driver-side and
1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures
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