IN-8 INTRODUCTION — Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with see Airbag When the negative (—) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, memory of the clock and audio systems will be cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the contents memorized by each memory system. Then when work is finished, reset the clock and audio systems as before. To avoid erasing the memory of each memory system, never use a back-up power supply from outside the vehicle. 3. Even in cases of a minor collision where the airbag does not deploy, the front airbag sensors and the steering wheel pad should be inspected (See page AB-11). 4. Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts. 5. Before repairs, remove the airbag sensors if shocks are likely to be applied to the sensors during repairs. 6. The center airbag sensor assembly contains mercury. After performing replacement, do not destroy the old part. When scrapping the vehicle or replacing the center airbag sensor assembly, remove the mercury from the airbag sensor assembly and dispose of it as toxic waste. 7. Never disassemble and repair the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad in order to reuse them. 8. If the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad have been dropped or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace them with new ones. 9. Do not expose the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad directly to hot air or flames. 10. Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kΩ/V minimum) for troubleshooting of the electrical circuit. 11. Information labels are attached to the periphery of the airbag components. Follow the notices. 12. After work on the airbag system is completed, perform the airbag warning light check (See page AB-29).