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ALWAYS CARRY AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG OPENING) AWAY
FROM BODY.
10B-58 AIR BAG SYSTEM
LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULES
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (unde-
ployed) air bag (inflator) modules.
The rapid gas generation produced during deployment of the air
bag could cause the air bag (inflator) module, or an object in front
of the air bag (inflator) module, to be thrown through the air in the
unlikely event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag (in-
flator) modules (driver and passenger). It is very dangerous
as the electric current from the tester may deploy the air
bag.

Never attempt disassembly of the air bag (inflator) modules.

If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as
an assembly.

When an abnormality is noted as existing in the live (undeployed)
air bag (inflator) module, be sure to deploy it before discarding it.

When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc., got on the air bag
(inflator) modules (driver and passenger), wipe it off immediately
with a dry cloth.

If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3
ft) or more, it should be replaced with a new one as an assembly.
WARNING:

For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator) module,
select a place where the ambient temperature below 65
C
(150
F), without high humidity and away from electric
noise.

When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure
the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an
accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with mini-
mal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator)
module by the wires or connector on the underside of the
module.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.

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ALWAYS PLACE AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
ON WORKBENCH WITH TRIM COVER (AIR BAG
OPENING) UP, AWAY FROM LOOSE OBJECTS.
1. Slit on workbench
2. Workbench vise
3. Lower mounting bracket
2-1. Webbing
2-2. Retractor assembly
2-1. Seat belt pretensioner
2-2. Seat belt pretensioner harness
2-2
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-59
WARNING:
When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on bench or
other surface, always face the bag up, away from the sur-
face. As the live passenger air bag (inflator) module must be
placed with its bag (trim cover) facing up, place it on the
workbench with a slit or use the workbench vise to hold it
securely at its lower mounting bracket.
It is also prohibited to place anything on top of the trim cov-
er and stack air bag (inflator) modules.
This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow
the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental de-
ployment.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
LIVE (INACTIVATED) SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (inacti-
vated) seat belt pretensioners.
Also, when the seat belt pretensioners activate, gas is generated
and the seat belt is retracted into the retractor quickly.
Note, therefore, that if they activate accidentally, the seat belt pre-
tensioners and other object(s) around them may be thrown through
the air.
WARNING:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the seat belt pre-
tensioners. It is very dangerous as the electric current from
the tester may activate pretensioner.

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1. Exhaust hole
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10B-60 AIR BAG SYSTEM

Never attempt to disassemble the seat belt pretensioners (retrac-
tor assembly).

If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as
an assembly.

When an abnormality is noted as existing in the live (inactivated)
seat belt pretensioner, be sure to activate it before discarding it.

When grease, cleaning agent oil, water, etc., got on the seat belt
pretensioners (retractor assembly), wipe it off immediately with a
dry cloth.

If seat belt pretensioner was dropped from a height of 30 cm (1
ft) or more, it should be replaced with a new one as an assembly.
WARNING:

For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretensioner,
select a place where the ambient temperature below 65
C
(150
F), without high humidity and away from electric
noise.

Never carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or con-
nector on the underside of the pretensioner.

When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the work-
bench or some place like that, be sure not to lay it with its
exhaust hole provided side facing down. It is also prohib-
ited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole or
to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.

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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-61
DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULES
WARNING:

The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deploy-
ment is very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off
before proceeding the work.

Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (inflator)
module.

After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This
powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubri-
cate the bag as it inflates) and byproducts of the chemical
reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and
safety glasses should be worn.

Wash your hands with mild soap and water after complet-
ing the work.
Refer to the procedure described under ªDeployed Air Bag (Inflator)
Modules Disposalº in this section.
ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
WARNING:

The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is
very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off before
proceeding the work.

Do not apply water, oil, etc. to activated seat belt preten-
sioner.

With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses
should be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the
skin or eyes.

Wash your hands with mild soap and water after complet-
ing the work.
Refer to the procedure described under ªActivated Seat Belt Pre-
tensioners Disposalº in this section.

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10B-62 AIR BAG SYSTEM
1. Air bag wire harness
2. Ground
3. SDM case ground
AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS
Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a
yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.

When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness,
connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors
and terminals as an assembly.

When installing it, be careful so that the air bag wire harness is not
caught or does not interfere with other parts.

Make sure all air bag system grounding points are clean and
grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-metal con-
tact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent problems that are dif-
ficult to diagnose.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of the live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules
and the live (inactivated) seat belt pretensioners. When disposal is
necessary, be sure to deploy the air bag according to deployment
procedure described under ªAir Bag (Inflator) Modules Disposalº
and to activate the pretensioner according to activation procedure
described under ªSeat Belt Pretensioners Disposalº.
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module and seat
belt pretensioner disposal procedures can result in air bag
deployment and pretensioner activation which could cause
personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module and
inactivated seat belt pretensioner must not be disposed of
through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module and inactivated
seat belt pretensioner contain substances that can cause
severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is
damaged during disposal.

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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-63
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT
CAUTION:

All air bag system components, including the electrical harness (component mounting points), must
be inspected after an accident. If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced even
if air bag system activation did not occur.

Never use air bag system parts from another vehicle.

Do not attempt to service the parts below. Service of these parts is by replacement only.
± Driver/Passenger air bag (inflator) module
± Driver/Passenger seat belt pretensioner
± SDM
± Contact coil and combination switch assembly
± Air bag wire harness

Proper operation of the sensors and air bag system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure
return it to its original production configuration.
CAUTION:
After detecting one time of such collision as to meet deployment conditions, the SDM must not be used.
Refer to ªDiagnosisº when checking the SDM.
ACCIDENT WITH DEPLOYMENT ± COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT
Certain air bag system components must be replaced. Those com-
ponents are:

Driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules
± Replace with new one.

Driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners
± Replace with new one as an assembly.

SDM after detecting such collision as to meet deployment condi-
tions
± Replace with new one.

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10B-64 AIR BAG SYSTEM
ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT ± COM-
PONENT INSPECTIONS
Certain air bag and restraint system components must be in-
spected after any crash, whether the air bag deployed or not.
Those components are:

Steering column and shaft joints
± Check for length, damage and bend according to ªChecking
Steering Column for Accident Damageº in SECTION 3C1.

Steering column bracket and capsules
± Check for damage and bent.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace faulty
part.

Steering wheel and driver air bag (inflator) module
± Check for damage or air bag (inflator) module fitness.
± Check trim cover (pad surface) for cracks.
± Check wire harness and connector for damage or tightness.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace faulty
part.

Contact coil and combination switch assembly
± Check wire harness and connectors for damage or tightness.
± Check contact coil case for damage.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.

Instrument panel member and reinforcement
± Check for any distortion, bending, cracking or other damage.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.

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1. SDM
2. SDM connector
3. SDM plate
4. SDM cover
1. Air bag wire harness
2. Ground
3. SDM case ground
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-65

Passenger air bag (inflator) module
± Check for dents, cracks, damage or fitness.
± Check trim cover for cracks or deformities.
± Check harness and connector for damage or tightness.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.

SDM and SDM plate
± Check for external damage such as deformation, scratch,
crack, peeled paint, etc.
± Check whether SDM can installed properly due to a cause in it-
self. (There is a gap between SDM and SDM plate, or it cannot
be fixed securely.)
± Check whether connector or lead wire of SDM has a scorching,
melting or damage.
± Check whether connector can be connected securely or locked.
± Check SDM connector and terminals for tightness.
± Check SDM sets a diagnostic trouble code and the diagnostic
table leads to a malfunctioning SDM.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.

Air bag wire harness and connections
± Check for damages, deformities or poor connections.
(Refer to ªIntermittent And Poor Connectionsº in this section.)
± Check wire harness clamps for tightness.
If any faulty condition is found, correct or replace.