Maintenance Items

MAINTENANCE ITEMS

1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp
When the ignition key is in the "ON" or "START" position, the "AIR BAG" warning lamp will illuminate for about 7 seconds and then turn off. This means that the system is operational.

2. Visually check SRS components
(1) Sensors
- Check sensors to ensure the arrow marks face the front of the vehicle.
- Check body and sensor brackets for deformities or rust.
- Check sensor case for dents, cracks, deformities or rust.
- Check sensor harness for binds, connector for damage, and terminals for deformities.

(2) Control unit - Airbag
- Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.

(3) Main harness and instrument harness
- Check connectors for poor connections.
- Check harnesses for binds, connectors for damage, and terminals deformities.

(4) Spiral cable
- Visually check lock (engagement) pins and combination switch for damage.
- Check connectors, flat cable and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult operation.

(5) Steering wheel
- Check harness (built into steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Install air bag module to check fit or alignment with steering wheel.
- Check steering wheel for excessive free play.

(6) Air bag module
- Remove air bag module from steering wheel. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binds.
- Install air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or alignment with the wheel.

CAUTION:
Replace previously used screws with new ones.