Monterey V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Side Air Bag: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accidental deployment.
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Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can 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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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Seat side air bag modules with damaged covers must be replaced.
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could
result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors or RCM, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and
hood latches.
The front impact severity sensor is located under the hood latch bracket.
The first row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located under the seat, beneath the carpet.
The second row side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the C-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint
system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
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To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and
installation procedure.
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Front seat back trim covers installed on seats equipped with side air bags cannot be repaired, they are to be replaced (cleaning is
permissible).
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Do not disconnect the wire connector at the seat side air bag module. This is a permanent connection. Doing so may result in accidental
air bag deployment, which may result in personal injury.
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Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects, before
installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the
event of an air bag deployment.
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Inspect the side air bag deployment chute and the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects
are found remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
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Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, replace it. If any
foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
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Check the side air bag deployment chute and clips for damage. The deployment chute and clips must not be repaired. If there is any
damage to the deployment chute or clips, the seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed new as a unit.
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If the air bag deployment chute is not properly positioned and completely closed, the side air bag may not deploy properly.
