SIR General Safety Procedures

1. Inflator modules should not be stored at temperatures above 65°C (150°F).
2. Forward sensors, inflator modules and sensing and diagnostic module assemblies should not be used if they have been dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 ft.) or more.
3. When a sensor is replaced, it MUST be oriented with the arrow on the sensor pointing toward the front of the vehicle. It is very important for sensors to be located flat on the mounting surface, parallel with the vehicle datum line. It is important that the sensor mounting surface is free of any dirt or other foreign material.
4. Do not apply power to the SIR unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it. Powering up the SIR with components disconnected will set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
5. The SIR Diagnostic System Check in Air Bag Systemss 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 chart to diagnose any SIR faults. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.