XL-7 4WD V6-2.7L (2003)
Air Bag Control Module: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Servicing and Handling
WARNING: Many of service procedures require disconnection of "AIR BAG" fuse and all air bag (inflator) module(s) from initiator circuit to
avoid an accidental deployment.
SDM
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During service procedures, be very careful when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
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Never strike or jar the SDM.
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Never power up the air bag system when the SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners
must be carefully torqued and the arrow must be pointing toward the front of the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag
system.
The SDM could be activated when powered while not rigidly attached to the vehicle which could cause deployment and result in
personal injury.
CAUTION:
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Even when the accident was light enough not to cause air bags to activate, be sure to inspect system parts and other related parts according to
"Repairs and Inspections Required after an Accident:".
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When servicing parts other than air bag system, if shocks may be applied to air bag system component parts, remove those parts beforehand.
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When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive
impact was applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 feet) or more), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
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When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc. has got onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), wipe off immediately with a dry cloth.
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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 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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Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble
code.
