E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Air Bag: Service Precautions
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag vehicle and when handling an air bag.
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Carry a live air bag with the bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. an accidental deployment will then deploy with a minimal
chance of injury.
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Place a live air bag on a bench or other surface with the trim cover up.
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After deployment, the air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to
the skin. wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform
the diagnostic procedure again.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bags. doing so may result in air bag deployment, which could result in personal injury.
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Air bag modules with discolored or damaged covers or deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air bag
system components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery to starter relay cable and wait one minute.
