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Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the
air bag system. There are parts o f thc air bag system i n several places
around your vehicle. You don't want thc systcm to inflate while someonc
is working on your vchicle.Tl1e air bag system docs not need regular
maintenance. Your Cadillac dcalcr and the 1993 Cadillac Service Manual
have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
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CAUTION:
For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during
improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air
bag when it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper service
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When electrical work is done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the
ignition should be in "Lock" if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow
tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system.
Your vehicle has the driver's air bag only. The driver's air bag must be
disconnected if the ignition has to be on for electrical work or if the the
steering column is to be disassembled. Disconnect the driver's air bag like
this:
Turn off the ignition.
Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in
the Index).
Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.
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