Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair

Maintenance Items:

1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation.
After turning the ignition key ON, the "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 off about 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON.
- The warning lamp turns on or blinks 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 and deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.

2. Air bag modules 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 air bag module in the steering wheel and check fit and alignment.
- Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
- Install front passenger air bag module in the instrument panel and check fit and alignment.

3. Spiral cable
- Check spiral cable and combination switch for damage.
- Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binding and heavy operation.

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

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