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from page 24'84(B)
Ch6ck fo. short io ground in the SRS main harnes!:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector lrom theunder-dash fuse/relay box.2. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and ground. There shouldbe 1.0 MO or more.
ls the resbtanco as soecitied?
YESNO
Short to ground in the undor-dalh fuse/relay box;r€placo th€ under-da3h fuse/relav box.
Short to ground in the SRS main harneas; replaco the SRSmain harneas.FUSE/RELAY BOX
Ch€ck for an open in the SRS main harnes:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait tor three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag con-nectors {see page 2il 23).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Reconnect the baftery positive cabie, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal of theSRS main harness 18P connector and oround.7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) , and measure
Poor contrct at the SRS main harn€ss 18P connector;check the connectoa.. lf the connsctor is OK, substitute a known-good SRSunit, and rccheck.. lf the problom is still present. replaco the SRS mainharness,
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To page 24'86
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONI{ECTOR
SBS MAIN HARNESS18P COI{l{ECTOR
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2 -'97 model lcont'dl
UNDER.OASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
SRS MAII{ HARI{ESS2P CONNECTOR
24-86
From page 24-85
Check for an open in the SRS main harness:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2p connector from theunder-dash fuse/relay box.3. Check resistance between the No. 2 terminal of the SRSmain harness 2P connector and the No. 3 terminal of theSRS main harness 18P connector.There should be 0-0.5 0.
ls th6 resistance as soecified?
YESNO
Poor contact at the SRS main harness 2p connector;check tho connector,. lf the connector i3 OK, substituto a known-good und€r-dash fuse/relay box, and recheck.. lf the problem is still present, roplace the SRS mainnatness,
Open in the SRS main harn$s;.eplace the SRS main har-ness.
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags, the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be reolaced.
@ store a rsmovod airbag with lhe pad sur-
face up, It the airbag is improporly stor6d face down,
accidental doploym€nl could propsl ths unit withgnough forco to cause serious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsqt the front pa3s6ng6r'3 airbag con-
noctor when tho SRS main harness is disconnocted,
. Do not disassambl6 or tamper with tho airbag,
NOTE:
. Do not install us6d SRS parts from another vehicle.
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
. Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front Das-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness, When dis-
connected, the airbag connector is automatically
shorted.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
1.
5.
Remove the three mounting nuts from the bracket.
Lift the front passsnger's airbag out of the dash-
DOaro.
NOTE: The airbag lid has pawls on its side which
attach it to the dashboard. To remove the airbag,
cover the lid and dashboard with a cloth, and pry
carefullv with a flat tip screwdriver.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAGMOUNNNG NUTS
(cont'd)
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Front Passenger's Airbag
Replacement (cont'd)
GAUTION: Be sure to installthe SRS wiring so that it isnot pinched or interfering with olher parts.
6. Place the new front passenger's airbag into thedashboard. Tighten the front passenger,s airbagmountrng nuts.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG MOUNTING NUTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgJ.m,7.2 lbf ft)Replace.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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7. Attach the airbag connector to the connector hold_er, then reinstall the glove box.
Connect the b8ttery positive cable, then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag. confirm proper sysremooerauon:
Turn the ignition switch ON ( ); the SRS indicatorlight should come on for about six seconds andthen go off.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
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Cable Reel
)Replacement
@ stors a removed airbag with the pad sur-
tace up. lf th€ airbag is improperly stored face down,
accidental d6ployment could propel the unit withgnough force to cause serious iniuty.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnect the airbag connector whgn the
SRS msin harness is disconnoctod.
. Do not disassemblo or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag before installing it.
Do not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation,
'1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
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DRIVER'S
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Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,
and disconnect the horn connector, Remove the
driver's airbag,
TORX BOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (and
the knee bolster).
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
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Cable Reel
16.
Replacement (cont'dl
11.
Tighten the steering wheel bolt to the specifiedtorque, and connect the horn connector to the steering wheel. Then install the driver's airbag.
TORX BOLTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgd.m,7.2 lbnftlReplace.DRIVER'S
Attach the cable reel 2P connector to the connectorholder. Then install (the knee bolster and)the driver,sdashboard lower cover.
BOLSTERl'98 - 00 modalsl
STEERING WHEEL BOLT38 N.m (3.9 kgl.m,28lbf.ftlReplace.
CABLE REEL
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DRIVER'S DASHEOARD LOWER COVER
19.
20.
Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to thecable reel 2P connector, and reinstall the accesspanel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-tive cable.
After installing the cable reel, confirm proper sys-tem operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-tor light should come on for about six secondsand then go off.
a Make sure both horn buttons work.. Go for a test drive. and make sure the cruise con-trol switches work.
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