Air Bag Control Module: Service Precautions

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3SECTION Service Precautions
WARNING:
^ WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING THE AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ DO NOT USE RADIO KEY CODE SAVERS WHEN WORKING ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ NEVER PROBE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF AIR BAG MODULES OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ MAKE SURE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS DETAILED. THE RETAINING BOLTS ARE PART OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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