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1. Evaporator thermistorTemperature
Resistance ( )
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-43
A / C EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
(EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
A thermistor is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of
air discharged from evaporator. The electrical characteristic is
shown in the figure.
When temperature is lower than preset temperature, amplifier
makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.
INSPECTION
Check resistance between A / C evaporator thermistor (1) termi-
nals.
If check results are as not specified, replace thermistor.
Sensor Temperature
Resistance
0C, 32F7.0 ± 7.7 k
25C, 77F2.1 ± 2.4 k
REMOVAL
Refer to ªCOOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)º in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install thermistor.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº in Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
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1. Mode control switch coupler
2. A / C switch
3. Indicator lamp
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-45
A / C SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Remove mode control switch (Refer to ªMODE CONTROL
SWITCHº in Section 1A).
INSPECTION
A / C Switch
Press A / C button and check if there is continuity between termi-
nals ªDº and ªGº.
With battery voltage (+) connected to terminal ªKº and (±) to termi-
nal ªDº, press A / C button and check if indicator lamp lights.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
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1B-46 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
A / C CONTROLLER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system, if equipped.
Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
3) Open glove box, then remove screw.
4) Remove glove box.
5) Disconnect A / C controller coupler (2), evaporator thermistor
coupler (3).
6) Remove A / C controller (1) from heater unit (4).
INSPECTION
Refer to ªINSPECTION OF A / C CONTROLLER AND ITS CIR-
CUITº in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Install in reverse order of removal procedure.
2) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system. Refer to
ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº in Section 10B.
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3C1
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3C1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3C1- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair Required after
Accident 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3C1- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Precautions 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis and Servicing 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling Air Bag System 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling Air Bag System 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and Storage 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module 3C1- 4. . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel 3C1- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centering Contact Coil 3C1- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact Coil and Combination Switch
Assembly 3C1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Column 3C1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition
Switch) 3C1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly 3C1-15. . . . . . .
Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage 3C1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable Steering Column Release
Lever 3C1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS3C1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL3C1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3C1
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
WARNING:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precautionsº under ªOn-Vehicle
Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag system compo-
nents or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional activation of the system
or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may result in severe injury.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to disable the air bag system tem-
porarily and prevent false diagnostic trouble codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could
result in possible activation of the air bag system, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air bag sys-
tem repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were re-
moved. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If
the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may
be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be called
out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above proce-
dures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.
CONTENTS
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AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-3
DIAGNOSIS
For diagnosis of the steering wheel and steering column, refer to
Section 3. For diagnosis of the air bag system, refer to Section 10B.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED AFTER
ACCIDENT
After an accident, whether the air bag has been deployed or not, be
sure to perform checks, inspections and repairs described under
ªCHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGEº in
this section as well as ªREPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
AFTER ACCIDENTº in Section 10B.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
For service precautions, refer to ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº un-
der ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº in Section 10B.
DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICING
For diagnosis and servicing, refer to ªDIAGNOSIS AND SERVIC-
INGº under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
For disabling air bag system, refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
For enabling air bag system, refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
For handling and storage, refer to ªHANDLING AND STORAGEº
under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
DISPOSAL
For disposal, refer to ªDISPOSALº under ªSERVICE PRECAU-
TIONSº in Section 10B.
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1. Trim cover (pad surface)
2. Inflator case
3. Wire harness
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module connector
2. Horn connector
3. Driver air bag (inflator) module
4. Steering wheel
5. Mounting bolt (left side)
6. Mounting bolt (right side)
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-5
INSPECTION
WARNING:
Never disassemble air bag (inflator) module or measure its
resistance. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from a height of
90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.
Check air bag (inflator) module visually and if any of the following
is found, replace it with a new one.
Air bag being deployed.
Trim cover (pad surface) being cracked.
Wire harness or connector being damaged.
Air bag (inflator) module being damaged or having been exposed
to strong impact (dropped).
INSTALLATION
1) Connect horn connector securely.
2) Connect yellow connector of driver air bag (inflator) module con-
nector as shown in the figure securely.
ii) Connect connector.
ii) Lock connector with lock lever.
3) Install horn connector and driver air bag (inflator) module con-
nector.
4) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel, taking
care so that no part of wire harness is caught between them.
5) Make sure that clearance between module and steering wheel
is uniform all the way.
6) Tighten driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (left side)
to specified torque first and then driver air bag (inflator) module
mounting bolt (right side) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 9 N
.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
7) Connect negative battery cable.
8) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
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1. Steering shaft joint
2. Steering shaft (column side)
3. Marks
1. Steering shaft joint
2. Bolt (column side)
3. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)
1. Steering column hole cover
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AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-13
4) Install steering shaft joint to steering shaft by matching it to
marks made before removal.
5) Install shaft joint bolt (column side) to steering shaft joint. Tighten
shaft joint bolt (column side) to specified torque first and then
shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(c): 25 N
.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
6) If contact coil and combination switch assembly is removed,
install it, referring to ªCONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION
SWITCH ASSEMBLYº in this section.
7) Connect all connectors that have been removed in removal.
8) Install steering column hole cover.
9) If steering wheel is removed, install it by referring to ªSTEER-
ING WHEELº in this section.
10) Connect negative battery cable.
11) After installing steering column assembly, be sure to enable air
bag system by referring to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEMº un-
der ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
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1. Ignition switch assembly
2. Clamp screw
3. Outer end
1. Interlock cable
2. Steering column
3. Steering column
holder
Type-1
1. Interlock cam
2. Lever plate
3. Interlock cable
4. Pin with 4 mm (0.15 in.) dia.
7B1-72 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Installation
1) Shift select lever to ªNº range and turn ignition key to ªACCº
position.
2) Connect inner end of interlock cable to key interlock lever (Igni-
tion switch side).
3) Install outer end bracket of interlock cable to ignition switch as-
sembly, and tighten screw to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 2.2 N
.m (0.22 kg-m, 1.5 lb-ft)
4) Pass and connect interlock cable as shown at the left figure.
TYPE-1
5) Fix interlock cam by inserting pin with about 4 mm (0.15 in.) dia.
into holes of cam and lever plate.
6) Install cable end to interlock cam and stud bolt and after making
sure that cable outer is pushed in arrow direction B by leaf
spring, tighten mounting nut to specified torque. Remove pin.
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N
.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
7) Turn ignition key to ªACCº position and shift select lever to ªNº
range, and check for the followings.
a. When select lever is shifted at ªPº range with knob button
depressed, ignition key can not be turned from ªACCº to
ªLOCKº position.
b. When knob button is released, ignition key can be turned to
ªLOCKº position.
c. When ignition key is at ªLOCKº position, select lever can not
be shifted from ªPº to any other range.
8) Install console box.
9) Install steering column cover.
10) Adjust steering column or tighten steering column bolts.
11) Install steering column hole cover.
12) If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.
Refer to ªEnabling Air bag Systemº in Section 10B.