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$LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual INSPECTION ITEMS AND REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS If a Vehicle is brought in for an airbag system inspection, or if a vehicle wh\ ich has been involved in a collision is inspected, perform the inspection$

INSPECTION ITEMS AND REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
If a Vehicle is brought in for an airbag system inspection, or if a vehicle wh\
ich has been involved in a collision
is inspected, perform the inspection in accordance with the following proc\
edure. If any problems are discovered,
replace the affected part with a new one.
Steering Wheel Pad (with Airbag), Steering Wheel and Spiral
Cable
INSPECTION ITEMS
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page AB±30).
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the vehicle.
w Check for cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration of
the steering wheel pad top surface and grooved portion.
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IF THE AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page AB±30).
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
w Check for cuts or cracks in, or marked discoloration of the
steering wheel pad top surface and grooved portion.
w Check for cuts and cracks in, or chipping of connectors and
wire harnesses.
w Check for deformation of the horn button contact plate of
the steering wheel.
HINT: w If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is
deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering
wheel assembly with a new one.
w There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and the steering wheel, and the clearance
should be uniform all the way around when the new
steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the steering wheel
pad, see page AB±14, ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº and be
sure to follow the correct procedure.
IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page AB±30).
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
w Check for deformation of the horn button contact plate of
the steering wheel.
w Check for damage to the spiral cable connector and wire
harness.
AB±9SRS AIRBAG ± Inspection Items and Replacement Requirements
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$LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual HINT: w If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never \ repair it. Always replace the steering wheel assembly with a new one. w There should be no interference between the$