Maintenance Items

Maintenance Items:

Maintenance Items
1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp
After turning ignition key to "ON" or "START" position, "AIR BAG" warning lamp illuminates. The "AIR BAG" warning lamp will go out in about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected.
When a warning lamp flashes, check and correct cause of the problem.

2. Visually check SRS components
(1) Diagnosis sensor unit - Airbag
- Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
(2) Main harness and instrument harness
- Check connectors for poor connections.
- Check harnesses for binds, connectors for damage, and terminals deformities.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.