Inspection After A Collision

CAUTION: Refer to "Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming" before handling the airbag module.


INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following system parts.

AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)

1. Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.

2. When installing a new driver's airbag module, check the following. If necessary, install a new air-bag module and steering wheel.
The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.







- The steering wheel deformation in axial and radial directions exceed limits.

Specifications:
Height deflection A Less than ..............................6 mm (0.24 in)
O.D. deflection L Less than..................................17 mm (0.67 in)

AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front seat is damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Lead wire is exposed.

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Control module is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or deformed.
- Airbag is deployed.
- Side airbag is deployed.







FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.
- Airbag is deployed.







SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
If the side section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Side airbag sensor is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.
- Side airbag is deployed. (operating side)

ROLL CONNECTOR
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new pants.
- Combination switch or steering roll connector is cracked or deformed.







STEERING SHAFT
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts. Overall length of steering column should be within specifications.

Specifications: Overall length L ....................815.6±1.5 mm (32.1±0.06 in)

If necessary, replace it with a new part.