AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-49
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.
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 (unde-
ployed) 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:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag
(inflator) modules (driver and passenger). It is very dan-
gerous as the electric current from the tester may deploy
the air bag.
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 minimal 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.
10B-50 AIR BAG SYSTEM
LIVE (INACTIVATED) SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (inac-
tivated) seat belt pretensioners.
Also, when the seat belt pretensioners activate, gas is generated
and the seat belt (1) is retracted into the retractor assembly (2)
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.
Never attempt to disassemble the seat belt pretensioners
(retractor 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 (inacti-
vated) 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 immedi-
ately 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:
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 (1) or use the workbench vise
(2) to hold it securely at its lower mounting bracket (3).
It is also prohibited to place anything on top of the trim
cover 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 acci-
dental deployment.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
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WARNING:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the seat belt
pretensioners. It is very dangerous as the electric current
from the tester may activate pretensioner.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-51
DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE AND ACTI-
VATED SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
Refer to the procedure described under “DEPLOYED AIR BAG
(INFLATOR) MODULE AND ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRETEN-
SIONER DISPOSAL”. WARNING:
For handling and storage of a live seat belt preten-
sioner, 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 wire or
connector of the pretensioner.
When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the work-
bench or other surface, be sure not to lay it with its
exhaust hole (1) provided side facing down. It is also
prohibited to put something on its face with an exhaust
hole (1) or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of
another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
WARNING:
The air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner
immediately after deployment/activation is very hot.
Wait for at least 30 minutes to cool it off before pro-
ceeding the work.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module and to activate seat belt pretensioner.
After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed,
the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery resi-
due. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch
(used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-prod-
ucts 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 com-
pleting the work.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-53
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT WITH DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVA-
TION - COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
The following components must be replaced.
Driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules
Driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners
SDM
–Replace with new one as an assembly.
ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT DEPLOY-
MENT/ACTIVATION - COMPONENT INSPEC-
TIONS
Certain air bag system components must be inspected after any
crash, whether the air bag system activated or not.
Those components are :
Steering column (1) and shaft joints
–Check for length, damage and bend according to “CHECK-
ING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE” in
SECTION 3C.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace faulty
part.
Steering column bracket (2) and capsules (3)
–Check for damage and bent.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace faulty
part. 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 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 “AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK” when checking the SDM.
10B-54 AIR BAG SYSTEM
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 tight-
ness.
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 tight-
ness.
–Check contact coil case for damage.
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 that SDM cannot be installed properly due to a
cause in itself. (There is a gap between SDM and SDM
plate, or it cannot be fixed securely.)
–Check that connector or lead wire of SDM has a scorching,
melting or damage.
–Check SDM connector and terminals for tightness.
–Check SDM sets a diagnostic trouble code (Refer to “DTC
CHECK”.) and the diagnostic table leads to a malfunction-
ing SDM.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
Instrument panel member and reinforcement
–Check for any distortion, bending, cracking or other dam-
age.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
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.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-59
INSTALLATION
1) Install passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) to instrument
panel (2).
2) Tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts
to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Passenger air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
3) Connect negative cable to battery.
4) Enable air bag system. Refer to “ENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEM”.
DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
Refer to “DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE” in SECTION
3C for removal, inspection and installation.
CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
Refer to “CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY” in SECTION 3C for removal, inspection and installa-
tion.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
Refer to “FRONT SEAT BELT WITH PRETENSIONER” in SEC-
TION 10 for removal, inspection and installation.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-65
12) Separate (1) the two banana plugs on the deployment har-
ness.
13) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) to immediately deploy/activate the air
bag or seat belt pretensioner.
14) Disconnect the deployment harness from power source (12V
vehicle battery) (2) and short (3) the two deployment har-
ness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
15) In the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module or seat
belt pretensioner did not deploy/activate after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 20) through
23). If the air bag (inflator) module or the seat belt preten-
sioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 16) through
19).
16) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from pos-
sible irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
(inflator) module and the activated seat belt pretensioner.
17) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner as soon after
deployment/activation as possible.
This will prevent damage to the deployment harness due to
possible contact with the hot air bag (inflator) module and
seat belt pretentioner. The deployment harness are
designed to be reused. They should, however, be inspected
for damage after each deployment/activation and replaced it
if necessary. WARNING:
After deployment/activation, the metal surfaces of the
air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner
will be very hot. Do not touch the metal areas of them
for about 30 minutes after deployment/activation.
Do not place the deployed air bag (inflator) module and
the activated seat belt pretensioner near any flamma-
ble objects.
Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag (infla-
tor) module and activated seat belt pretensioner.
If the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the acti-
vated seat belt pretensioner must be moved before it is
cool, wear gloves and handle it by using nonmetal
material such as the air bag, webbing and vinyl trim.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-67
DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION INSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including
the air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
1) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position, remove key and put
on safety glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument
panel.
3) [For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near the base
of the steering column.
[For passenger air bag (inflator) module]
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
[For seat belt pretensioner]
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) center pillar
lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors
(3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely
mounted.
5) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tool
(deployment harness). If any faulty condition is found, do not
use it and be sure to use new deployment harness.
Special tool
(A) : 09932-75030
6) Short (1) the two deployment harness leads together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
7) Connect deployment harness connector to air bag (inflator)
module (driver or passenger) or seat belt pretensioner
(driver or passenger) and lock connector with lock lever.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock lever.CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, deploy/activate
the air bag and pretensioner outside vehicle according to
“DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION OUTSIDE VEHICLE”, for
deploying/activating it inside will cause the instrument
panel, glove box and their vicinity to be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded
vehicle inspection and repair.
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For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
For Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING:
Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the air bag is to be
deployed and seat belt pretensioner is to be activated.
(A)
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For Driver Air Bag (inflator) Module