Airbag Systems

INSPECTION LOCATIONS AFTER A COLLISION

REPLACEMENT
When airbag system is deployed, replace the following parts.

1. FRONT COLLISION
1. Driver s airbag module
2. Passenger s airbag module
3. Driver s seat belt (pretensioner)
4. Passenger s seat belt (pretensioner)
5. Airbag control module
6. Front sub-sensor
7. Roll connector

2. SIDE COLLISION
1. Airbag control module
2. Side airbag module (operating side seat backrest)
3. Side airbag sensor (operating side)

3. INSPECTION OF OTHER PARTS
Check for the following parts, replace the damaged parts with new ones.
1. Steering wheel and steering shaft Check the steering wheel and steering shaft for mounting condition and deflection of axial and radical, upward and downward direction. Check the steering shaft for deflection of axial and radical direction with tilt lever released. (After a collision, absorbing part of steering shaft may inflate.)
2. Check the direct type connector of driver s airbag module, pretensioner, etc. for damage, and also check each harness for pinch and connector damage. If damage is found, replace the harness as a unit.
3. Check the seat cushion frame, backrest, seat rail and headrest for deformation, distortion, crack, installing condition and play.
4. For passenger's seat, replace the seat cushion pad frame assembly with new one if the seat cushion frame assembly is deformed or cracked.
5. If the passenger's seat cushion cover is torn or frayed, replace the seat cushion cover with a new one. Otherwise, the occupant detection system may not operate properly.
6. Be sure to perform the system calibration for occupant detection system when the passenger s seat cushion cover has been removed or replaced. Failure to do so may cause improper activation of occupant detection system.
7. Check if the driver's seat position sensor, and the driver's and passenger's seatbelt buckle switches operate normally.

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

1. DRIVER S AIRBAG MODULE
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, and replace the damaged parts with new ones.
- 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 7 mm (0.28 in)

2. PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE
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.

3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.

4. 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, cracked or deformed.
- Airbag is deployed.
- Side airbag is deployed.

5. 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, cracked or deformed.
- Airbag is deployed.

6. 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, cracked or deformed.
- Side airbag is deployed. (operating side)

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

8. 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 818.7 ±1.5 mm (32.23 ±0.06 in)

9. DRIVER'S SEAT
Check the following items and replace the damaged parts with new one.
- Seat belt buckle or seat position sensor body/bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Harness or connector is cracked, deformed or disconnected. Harness wire is exposed.

CAUTION: Do not remove the seat position sensor from seat rail.

10. PASSENGER'S SEAT
1. Check the following items and replace the damaged parts with new one.
- Seat belt buckle body/bracket has scratch, crack or deformation.
- Backrest frame has crack or deformation.
- Headrest has deformation or play.
- If the seat cushion cover or seat back cover is torn or frayed, replace the cover with new one and perform the system calibration.

CAUTION: Check the following items, and if faulty, replace the seat cushion pad and frame as assembly. Never disassemble.

- Seat cushion frame or seat cushion pad has crack or deformation.
- Occupant detection system pressure sensor hose, occupant detection control module or its installing bracket has scratch, crack or deformation.
- Harness or connector is cracked, deformed or disconnected. Harness wire is exposed.

2. After checking the installing condition of passenger s seat, perform the system calibration of occupant detection system.

11. BELT TENSION SENSOR
Check the following items, and replace the damaged parts with new one.
- Belt tension sensor has scratch, crack or deformation.
- Harness or connector is cracked, deformed or disconnected. Harness wire is exposed.