Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service Precautions
SERVICE WARNINGS
Personal Safety
Failure to follow all warnings, cautions, notices and procedures could result in personal injury or death.
Power Supply Deactivation
The Air Bag Diagnostic Unit contains a backup power supply. Before disconnecting air bag-SRS components, turn the ignition switch to LOCK,
disconnect the battery (negative terminal first), and wait 10 minutes for the backup power supply to discharge. To ensure complete discharge, turn the
headlights on.
Failure to follow this procedure could cause the air bag modules to deploy during service procedures, which may cause serious injury.
Safety Equipment
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Always wear safety glasses when handling air bag modules.
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Always wear rubber gloves when handling deployed or damaged air bag modules.
The air bag surface may be contaminated with small amounts of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Prevent contact of air bag module with liquids,
combustibles, and flammable materials. Immediately wash contaminated hands and skin areas with mild soap and water. Flush eyes with water if exposed
to byproducts. Failure to follow these instructions could result in chemical burns and personal injury.
Wiring and Electrical Components
Never service wiring or electrical components when any air bag is connected. When a procedure directs the use of a multimeter to probe the pins of a
connector, insert the probes into the back of the connector where possible. If you must probe the front face (terminal side), be certain to use a probe
whose tip will not damage the terminals when it is inserted.
Component Disassembly
Do not disassemble any air bag-SRS components. Disassembly can render the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury or death in the event
of an accident. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules.
Any attempt to adapt, re-use, or install an air bag module or its components in another vehicle may result in serious injury or death to the vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident.
Air Bag Diagnostic Unit (ADU)
Do not connect the ADU connector unless the ADU is securely installed. The shock of installation or pinching the wiring harness between the module
and its mounting points can cause the air bags to deploy, which may cause serious injury.
Air Bag Module Inspection
Do not probe or inspect the air bag modules or any of their connectors with an ohmmeter. Inspecting the air bag module with an ohmmeter, which
supplies current, can cause the air bags to deploy, which may result in serious injury.
Air Bag Module Connector
Do not cut or otherwise remove the air bag module connector. The connector contains a safety shunt which, if disabled, could cause an unintended
deployment. This may cause severe personal injury or death.
Air Bag Module Handling
A live (undeployed) air bag module may accidentally deploy during handling. When carrying a live air bag module, point the plastic trim cover away
from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case of accidental deployment. Never carry the module by its wiring or connectors.
Securing Air Bag Modules
Always place live air bag modules face up (plastic trim side up) to lessen motion of the module in case of accidental deployment. Keep the area clear of
parts, tools and other debris. Never place items on or above the trim cover of a live air bag module. In case of accidental deployment, such items may
cause serious injury or death.
Live Air Bag Module Storage
