Esteem GLX Wagon Plus L4-1.6L (1998)
connector on the underside of the module.
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When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. As the live passenger
air bag (inflator) module must be placed with its bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the workbench with a slit or use the workbench vise to
hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket.
If is also prohibited to place anything on top of the trim cover and stack air bag (inflator) modules.
This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module (Driver and Passenger)
WARNING:
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Immediately after deployment, the air bag (inflator) module is very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off before starting
servicing (handling) it.
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Do not apply water, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator) module.
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After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists
primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. As with many service
procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn.
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Wash your hands with mild soap and water after completing the work.
Contact Coil and Combination Switch Assembly.
Do not turn contact coil (on combination switch) more than allowable number of turns (about two and a half turns from the center position clockwise
or counterclockwise respectively), or coil will break.
Air Bag Wire Harness and Connectors.
CAUTION: When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and
terminals as an assembly.
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Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.
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When installing it, be careful so that the air bag wire harness is not caught or does not interfere with other parts.
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Make sure all air bag system grounding points are clean and grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to metal contact. Poor grounding
can cause intermittent problems that are difficult to diagnose.
DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Do not dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). When disposal is necessary, be sure to deploy the
