General Safety Information And Caution: Precautions: Notes

General Precautions 

Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the airbag system service.

Carefully observe the instructions described in this repair information as misuse of airbags may result in accidental deployment of airbags, damage or injuries.

• Except when performing electrical inspections, always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes before beginning to work.
  NOTE: The contents in the memory are not erased even if the ignition switch is turned OFF or the battery cables are disconnected from the battery.
• Use only the replacement parts manufactured to the same standards and quality as the original parts.

  Do not reuse SRS parts removed from other vehicles. Use only new parts when repairing the SRS.

• Carefully inspect any SRS parts before installation. Do not install any parts that show signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.

  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

• Before removing any of the SRS parts (including the disconnection of the connectors), always disconnect the SRS connector.