Warning: Remove the fuel tank cap and relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing the fuel system in order to reduce the risk of personal injury. After you relieve the fuel system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines, the fuel injection pump, or the connections. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, cover the fuel system components with a shop towel before disconnection. This will catch any fuel that may leak out. Place the towel in an approved container when the disconnection is complete.
Road Test Warning
Warning: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Safety Glasses Warning
Warning: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning
Warning: Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
SIR Deployed Inflator Modules Are Hot Warning
Warning: After deployment, the metal surfaces of the SIR component may be very hot. To help avoid a fire or personal injury:
SIR Inflatable Module Deployment Outside Vehicle Warning
Warning: When you are deploying an inflator module for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
SIR Inflator Module Disposal Warning
Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop waste. Undeployed inflator modules contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module.
Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Halogen Bulb Warning
SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage WarningHow To Indentify Plastic Parts
Plastic parts can be identified by the SAE code, which is usually found on
the rear of the part, and/or by the characteristics of the plastic.
Knowing the type of plastic aids in selecting the proper repair materials and in
selecting the proper repair procedure.
Look for the SAE code s ...
Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.
Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...
Dual Stage Inflator Modules
Dual stage inflator modules contain a housing, inflatable air bag, two
initiating devices, canister of gas generating material and, in some
cases, stored compressed gas. The two initiators are part of the frontal
deployment loop. The function of the frontal deployment loops are
to supply curre ...