SRS - Do it Yourself (Owner) 10 Year Inspection: Overview

February 4, 1997

BULLETIN NO.
97-001

YEAR
1987-97

MODEL
ALL

VIN APPLICATION
ALL with SRS

Supplemental Restraint System Inspection

The maintenance schedules in the Owner's Manual and Service Manual require that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) be inspected 10 years after the date of manufacture. The manufacture date can be found on the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb.

The inspection procedure is simple, and the owners can do it themselves. When a customer inquires about an SRS inspection, make a photocopy of the customer letter on the back of this bulletin and give it to the customer. Instruct the customer to place the letter in the glove box for future owners. If the customer requests that you Inspect the SRS, use this procedure.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Perform this inspection procedure on vehicles with SRS that were manufactured 10 years ago.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2. Check that the SRS light on the instrument panel comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. If the SRS light stays on or does not come on, troubleshoot the system following the procedures in the appropriate service manual.

3. Visually inspect the SRS airbag(s) external vinyl cover(s) for damage or deterioration. If the airbag cover(s) is damaged or deteriorated, the customer should have the airbag(s) replaced.

4. Make a photocopy of the customer letter on the back of this bulletin, and give it to the customer. Instruct the customer to place the letter in the glove box for future owners.