Seat Belt Systems: Service and Repair

1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation.
After turning ignition key to "ON" position, "AIR BAG" warning lamp illuminates. The "AIR BAG" warning lamp will turn off after about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected.
If any of the following air bag warning lamp conditions occur, immediately check the air bag system.
- The warning lamp does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned "ON".
- The warning lamp does not turn oft about 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "ON".
- The warning lamp blinks after illuminating for about 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "ON".

2. Visually check SRS components.
1. Diagnosis sensor unit
- Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.

2. Air bag module and steering wheel
- Remove air bag module from steering wheel or instrument panel. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
- Install driver side air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or alignment with the wheel.
- Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
- Install passenger side air bag module to instrument panel to check tit or alignment with the instrument panel.

3. Spiral cable
- Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
- Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.

4. Main harness and air bag harness
- Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.

CAUTION: Replace previously used special bolts and ground bolt with new ones.