Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION
NOTE: When disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the terminal is reconnected.





1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR AIRBAG SENSOR
HINT: In this section, the center airbag sensor, front airbag sensor LH, front airbag sensor RH, side airbag sensor LH, side airbag sensor RH, rear airbag sensor LH, rear airbag sensor RH and seat position airbag sensor are collectively referred to as the airbag sensor.

(a) Before starting the following operations, wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal.
(1) Replacement of the airbag sensor
(2) Adjustment of the front doors of the vehicle equipped with the side airbag and curtain shield airbag (fitting adjustment)
(b) When connecting or disconnecting the airbag sensor connector, ensure that all of the sensors are installed in the vehicle.
(c) Do not use an airbag sensor which has been dropped during the operation or transportation.
(d) Do not disassemble the airbag sensor.
2. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
(a) When the airbag has not deployed, confirm the DTC by checking the SRS warning light. If there is any malfunction in the SRS airbag system, perform troubleshooting.
(b) When any of the airbag have deployed, replace the airbag sensor and check the installation condition.