Air Bag Control Module: Service Precautions

1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Service Precautions
WARNINGS

- The backup power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component service is performed. To deplete backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.

- The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the battery ground cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.


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