Technician Safety Information
WARNING: The procedures must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag deployment, personal injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.WARNING: Before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless Instructed otherwise, the Ignition switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position.
WARNING: When performing service on or around SIR components or SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow procedures could result In possible air bag deployment, personal Injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs.
The DERM in 1993 and previous Driver-Only SIR systems can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned "OFF", the battery is disconnected or the fuse powering the DERM is removed.
The DERM in 1994 and later Driver-Only and the DERM in all Driver-Passenger SIR systems can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 2 minutes after the ignition switch is turned "OFF", the battery is disconnected or the fuse powering the DERM is removed.