sRs Precautionsand Procedures(cont'dl SRSUnit Precautions . Be carefulnot to bumo or imoactthe SRSunit wheneverthe ignition switch is ON (ll),or for at least for 3 minutesafterthe ignition switch is turned OFF. . D u r i n gi n s t a l l a t i o on r r e p l a c e m e n tb, e c a r e f u n l otto (by the area wrench, hammer, etc.) impact bump aroundthe SRS unit.The airbagscould accidentally deploy and causedamageor injury.
After a collisionin which the airbagswere deployed, replacethe SRSunit and other relatedcomponents (seepage 23-64).After a collisionin which the airbags were not deployed,inspectfor any damageor any deformationon the SRS unit. lf there is any damage, reDlacethe SRS unit.
. Do not disassemblethe SRSunit. . Turn the ignition switch OFF,disconnectthe battery negativecable,and wait at least3 minutesbefore beginninginstallationor replacementof the SRSunit. or disconnectingthe 18Pconnectorfrom the SRSunit. . Be sure the SRSunit is installedsecurelywith the m o u n t i n gb o l t st o r q u e dt o 9 . 8 N . m ( 1 . 0k g f . m , 7.2 tbfittl. . Do not splllwater or oil on the SRS unit, and keep it away from dust. . Storethe SRSunit in a cool (lessthan 104"F/40'C) and dry (lessthan 807orelativehumidity, no molsture)area.
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