Lexus IS300 2005 - Page 12

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NEVER USE AN OHMMETER ON AN AIRBAG OR PRETENSIONER
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2005 LEXUS IS300 (RM1140U)
(d) STEERING WHEEL PAD (with Airbag)
(1) When removing the steering wheel pad or handling
a new steering wheel pad, it should be placed with
the pad top surface facing up see illustration below.
Storing the pad with its metallic surface facing up-
ward may lead to a serious accident if the airbag in-
flates. In addition, do not store a steering wheel pad
on top of one another.
(2) Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is could
cause serious injury.
(3) Grease or detergents of any kind should not be ap-
plied to the steering wheel pad.
(4) Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient
temperature remains below 93°C (200°F), has low
humidity and is away from electrical noise.
(5) Before using an electric welder, first disconnect the
airbag connector (the connector is yellow and has
4 pins) under the steering column near the com-
bination switch connector.
(6) As a safety measure, always deploy airbags using
an SST before disposal (see page RS-17 ). Deploy
airbags in a safe place away from electrical noise.