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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL 6-7
When working on any electrical component on the
vehicle, it is always a good idea to disconnect the
negative (-) battery cable. This will prevent potential
damage to many sensitive electrical components
such as the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), radio,
alternator, etc.
*Any time you disengage the battery cables,
it is recommended that you disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first. This will pre-
vent your accidentally grounding the positive
(+) terminal to the body of the vehicle when
disconnecting it, thereby preventing damage
to the above mentioned components.
Before you disconnect the cable(s), first turn the
ignition to the OFF position. This will prevent a draw
on the battery which could cause arcing (electricity
trying to ground itself to the body of a vehicle, just
like a spark plug jumping the gap) and, of course, damaging some components such as the alternator
diodes.
When the battery cable(s) are reconnected (nega-
tive cable last), be sure to check that your lights,
windshield wipers and other electrically operated
safety components are all working correctly. If your
vehicle contains an Electronically Tuned Radio (ETR),
don’t forget to also reset your radio stations. Ditto for
the clock.
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
b See Figures 12,13, and 14
Fig, 14 Be sure to observe any precaution
labels on the vehicle regarding the air bag
system
Fig. 12 To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS
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carry a-live -ah bag fac!ng away from you in 1
1 case of accidental deployment Some vehicles are equipped wtth an air bag
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syr1em, aiscl Known as I11 -I-- ‘------- -- sLe Supplemental in- fiatable Restraint (SIR) o r Suouiementai Fiea
l With the inflator module on the bench, never
place anything on or close to the module which may
be thrown in the event of an accidental deployment.
DISARMING
# See Figure 15
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the pre-
cautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position and place the key in the LOCK position. Re-
move the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and in-
sulate the cable end with high-quality electrical tape
or similar non-conductive wrapping.
4. Wait at least one minute before working on the
vehicle. The air baa svstem is desianed to retain
enough voltage to deploy the air bag for a short pe-
riod of time after the battery has been disconnected.
1. Connect the neoative batters cable. turn the ia-
3, hold se-
e bag and
trim cover are pointed away.
l Place the inflator module on a bench or other
surface with the bag and trim cover facing up.
7!r!3PG93 Fig. 15 insulate the negative battery cable
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to prevent accidental deployment of the air
bag place a live airbag with the cover facing up
in case of accidental deployment
REMOVAL &INSTALLATION
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b See Figures 16, 17, and 18 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right side instrument panel un-
dercover panel.
3. Remove the glove box panel and frame.
4. Detach the blower motor electrical connec-
tion.
5. Disconnect and remove the resistor.
6. Disconnect the blower motor ventilation tube. 7. Remove the blower motor mounting bolts, re-
move the blower motor.
To install:
8. Position the blower motor and install the
mounting bolts.
9. Attach the blower motor electrical connec-
tion.
10. Connect the blower motor ventilation tube.
