Activation Prevention Mechanism

ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM

a. FUNCTION OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM
1. An activation prevention mechanism is built into the connector (on the center airbag sensor assembly side) of the airbag system squib circuit to prevent accidental airbag activation.
2. This mechanism closes the circuit when the connector is disconnected by bringing the short spring into contact with the terminals and shutting off external electricity to prevent accidental airbag activation.

b. RELEASE METHOD OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM
1. To release the activation prevention mechanism, insert a piece of paper with the same thickness as the male terminal (approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)) between the terminals and the short spring to break the connection.

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2. Refer to the illustrations for connectors used in the activation prevention mechanism and its release method.

CAUTION: Never release the activation prevention mechanism on the squib connector even when inspecting with the squib disconnected.

NOTE:
- Do not release the activation prevention mechanism unless specially directed by the troubleshooting procedure.
- To prevent the terminal and the short spring from becoming damaged, always use a piece of paper with the same thickness as the male terminal.