1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
1.  Never reuse the front airbag sensors involved in a collisionwhen the airbag has deployed. (Replace both the left and
right airbag sensors.)
2.  Install the front airbag sensor

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3. Grease should not be applied to the steering wheel pad and the pad should not b\
e cleaned with detergents
of any kind.
4.  Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below

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OPERATION
FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS
1.  FRONT AIRBAG SENSORA front airbag sensor is mounted inside each of the front
fenders.   The sensor unit is a mechanical type. When the sen-
sor detects decelerati

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6. AIRBAG CONNECTORSAll connectors in the airbag system are colored yellow to distinguish them \
from other connectors. Connec-
tors having special functions and specifically designed for airbags are

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HINT: The illustration shows connectors (3) and (4). Connector (1) has \
a short spring plate on the fe-
male terminal side, but the operating principle is the same.
(3) Electrical Connection Check M

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(4) Connector Twin±Lock  MechanismWith this mechanism connectors (male and female connectors) are locked by \
two locking devices to
increase connection reliability. If the primary lock is incomplet

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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

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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