1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 39

Let only qualified technicians work on yourair bag system. Improper servicecan mean that your air bag system won't work properly. See your dealer for service. Don't let anyone start the vehicle, even to tow it, unless the battery cables are first disconnected. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affecthow your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don't want the systemto inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and theGM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not openor break the air bag coverings. If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water -- such as water up to the carpeting or higher -- or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined. this ever happens, and then If you start your vehicle, thedamage could make theair bags inflate, even if there's no crash. You would have to replace the air bags as well as sensors and related the parts. If your vehicle is ever in a flood, or if it's exposed to water that soaks the carpet,you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately. 10 key For up to minutes after the ignition is turned off and the battery disconnected,an air is bag canstill inflate during improper service. You if can be injured you are close to anair bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for is qualifiedto do so. you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.