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• A live (undeployed) airbag module placed with its deployment surface to
ground is dangerous. If the airbag module were to accidentally operate
(deploy), it could cause serious injury. Always place a live (undeployed)
airbag module with its deployment surface up.
Side Air Bag Module Handling
• When a side air bag module operates (deploys) due to a collision, the inte-
rior of the seat back (pad, frame, trim) may become damaged. If a side air
bag does not operate (deploy) normally from a seat back that has been
reused, a serious accident may result. After a side air bag has operated
(deployed), always replace both the side air bag module and the seat back
(pad, frame, trim) with new parts. After servicing, verify that the seat oper-
ates normally and that the wiring harness is not caught.
SAS Control Module Handling
• When connecting or disconnecting the SAS control module connector, a
person charged with static electricity could accidentally operate (deploy)
each air bag module. Before connecting or disconnecting the SAS control
module connector, discharge any charged static electricity from your body.
• Removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control mod-
ule connector with the ignition ON can activate the sensor in the SAS con-
trol module and operate (deploy) the air bags and pre-tensioner seat
belts, which may cause serious injury. Before removing the SAS control
module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector, always
switch the ignition to off, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then
wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control
module to deplete its stored power.
• Connecting the SAS control module connector with the SAS control mod-
ule not securely fixed to the vehicle is dangerous. The sensor in the SAS
control module could send an electrical signal to the air bag modules and
pre-tensioner seat belts. This will operate (deploy) the air bags and pre-
tensioner seat belts, which may result in serious injury. Therefore, before
connecting the connector, securely fix the SAS control module to the vehi-
cle.
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