Handling, Installation, and Diagnosis

- Airbag modules and pretensioners should not be subjected to temperatures above 65 °C (149 °F).
- An airbag module, pretensioner or a sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) should not be used if it has been dropped from a height of 0.9 meters (3 feet) or greater.
- When an SDM is replaced, it must be oriented with the arrow on the sensor pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
- It is very important for the SDM to be installed flat on the mounting surface, parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal axis.
- To avoid setting diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), do not apply power to the SIR system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it.
- The SIR Diagnostic System Check must be the starting point of any SIR diagnostics. The SIR Diagnostic System Check will verify proper AIRBAG indicator operation and will lead you to the correct chant to diagnose any SIR malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time and incorrect parts replacements.