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1. Precaution
1) If any of the airbag system parts such as sensors, air-
bag module, airbag control module and harness are dam-
aged or deformed, replace with new genuine parts.
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2) When servicing, be sure to turn the ignition switch off,
disconnect the negative ( ) battery terminal then the posi-
tive (+) terminal in advance, and wait for more than 20
seconds before starting work.
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3) When checking the system, be sure to use a digital cir-
cuit tester. Use of an analog circuit tester may cause the
airbag to activate erroneously. Do not directly apply the
tester probe to any connector terminal of the airbag. When
checking, use a test harness.
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8) Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with the
connector terminals. Do not touch the connector terminals.
9) When connecting or disconnecting airbag connector,
make sure ignition switch is OFF.
2. Inspection and Replacement
Standards
1. VEHICLES WHICH BECOME INVOLVED IN A
COLLISION
If the vehicle equipped with an SRS airbag system is
damaged in a collision, the airbag system parts must
be checked and replaced in accordance with the fol-
lowing standards:
After faulty parts are replaced, the warning light opera-
tion must be checked.
When the ignition switch is turned ON, it lights up
for 8 seconds and then it goes out for at least 30 sec-
onds.
The trouble code stored in memory must be erased
after the check.
2. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER AND PASSENGER)
Inspection standard:
The vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
The designated trouble code is output during self-diag-
nosis. (Refer to“Diagnostics”Section.)
Replacement standard:
Airbag is deployed.
The pad surface is scratched or cracked.
Harness and/or connector is deformed or cracked, their
circuits are broken, lead wire is exposed, etc.
Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
The module surface is fouled with foreign matter.
(grease, oil, water, cleaning solvent, etc.)
Airbag module dropped to the floor/ground.
Airbag module determined as faulty during self-diagno-
sis.
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8) Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with the
connector terminals. Do not touch the connector terminals.
9) When connecting or disconnecting airbag connector,
make sure ignition switch is OFF.
2. Inspection and Replacement
Standards
1. VEHICLES WHICH BECOME INVOLVED IN A
COLLISION
If the vehicle equipped with an SRS airbag system is
damaged in a collision, the airbag system parts must
be checked and replaced in accordance with the fol-
lowing standards:
After faulty parts are replaced, the warning light opera-
tion must be checked.
When the ignition switch is turned ON, it lights up
for 8 seconds and then it goes out for at least 30 sec-
onds.
The trouble code stored in memory must be erased
after the check.
2. AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER AND PASSENGER)
Inspection standard:
The vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of
whether or not airbag is deployed).
The designated trouble code is output during self-diag-
nosis. (Refer to“Diagnostics”Section.)
Replacement standard:
Airbag is deployed.
The pad surface is scratched or cracked.
Harness and/or connector is deformed or cracked, their
circuits are broken, lead wire is exposed, etc.
Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
The module surface is fouled with foreign matter.
(grease, oil, water, cleaning solvent, etc.)
Airbag module dropped to the floor/ground.
Airbag module determined as faulty during self-diagno-
sis.
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1. Precaution - 2. Inspection and Replacement Standards
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A: REMOVAL
1. DRIVER SIDE
1) Set front wheels in straight ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch off.
3) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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4) Remove covers from both sides of steering wheel.
Using TORX®BIT T30 (Tamper resistant type), remove
four TORX®bolts.
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5) Disconnect airbag and horn connectors on back of air-
bag module.
6) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
2. PASSENGER SIDE
1) Remove instrument panel.
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2) Remove four bolts and then carefully remove airbag
module.
3) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
Observe the following: Make sure that ignition switch is off.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or
get caught with other parts.
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4. Front Sensor
CAUTION:
If the front end of the vehicle body is damaged by a
collision, be sure to check the left and right front
sensors, even if the airbag was not inflated. If any dam-
age to the sensor or any deformation of the sensor
mount is found, replace with a new genuine part.
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When painting or performing sheet metal work on
the front part of vehicle body, including the front wheel
apron, front fender and front side frame, take utmost
care not to apply dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame
of the welding burner directly to the front sensors and
wire harness of the airbag system.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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2) Remove four bolts and then carefully remove airbag
module.
3) Refer to“CAUTION”for handling of a removed airbag
module.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
Observe the following: Make sure that ignition switch is off.
CAUTION:
Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or
get caught with other parts.
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4. Front Sensor
CAUTION:
If the front end of the vehicle body is damaged by a
collision, be sure to check the left and right front
sensors, even if the airbag was not inflated. If any dam-
age to the sensor or any deformation of the sensor
mount is found, replace with a new genuine part.
G5M0310
When painting or performing sheet metal work on
the front part of vehicle body, including the front wheel
apron, front fender and front side frame, take utmost
care not to apply dryer heat, painting mist, or the flame
of the welding burner directly to the front sensors and
wire harness of the airbag system.
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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10) Remove front sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
5. Main Harness
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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10) Remove front sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal procedures.
5. Main Harness
A: REMOVAL
1) Turn ignition switch off.
2) Disconnect ground cable from battery and wait for at
least 20 seconds before starting work.
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3) Remove lower cover.
Disconnect airbag connector (AB3) and (AB8) below steer-
ing column.
CAUTION:
Do not reconnect airbag connector at steering column
until main harness are securely re-installed.
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4) Remove console box. Discon-
nect 12-pin yellow connector (AB6) from airbag control
module.
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4. Front Sensor - 5. Main Harness