Maintenance Items

CAUTION: Do not use a circuit tester to check SRS circuit.

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

2. Visually check SRS components.
a. Diagnosis sensor unit
- Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and deformities.
- Check connectors for damage and terminals for deformities.
b. Air bag module and steering wheel
- Remove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel or seatback. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
- Install driver air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or alignment with the wheel.
- Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
- Install passenger air bag module to instrument panel to check fit or alignment with the instrument panel.
- Install side air bag module to seatback to check fit and alignment with the seat.
c. Spiral cable
- Check spiral cable for dents, cracks and deformities.
- Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binding and heavy operation.
d. Main harness, air bag harness, body harness, side air bag module sub-harness
- Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Check harnesses for binding, chafing and cuts.
e. Seat belt pre-tensioner
- Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
- Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
- Check retractor for smooth operation.
- Perform self-diagnosis for SRS operation by using air bag warning lamp or CONSULT-II. Refer to "Self-diagnosis" for details. [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics
f. Satellite sensor
- Check satellite sensor (including bracket portion) for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.

CAUTION: Replace previously used special bolts with new ones.