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10B-48 AIR BAG SYSTEM
3) If equipped with passenger air bag (inflator) module, connect
Yellow connector (1) of passenger air bag (inflator) module,
and be sure to lock connector with lock lever.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock lever.
4) Install glove box.
5) Install “AIR BAG” fuse to fuse box.
6) Turn ignition switch to ON position and verify that “AIR BAG”
warning lamp flashes 6 times and then turns OFF.
If it does not operate as described, perform “AIR BAG DIAG-
NOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK”.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
SDM
Never attempt disassembly of SDM.
When storing SDM, select a place where neither high tem-
perature nor high humidity is anticipated and oil, water and
dust are kept off.
If SDM has been dropped, replace it with a new one.
If installation part of SDM was damaged, repair that part
completely before reinstallation.
All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully
torqued and the arrow must be pointed toward the front of
the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system.
WARNING:
Never power up air bag system when SDM is not rigidly
attached to the vehicle. Otherwise, personal injury may
result.
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.
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10B-58 AIR BAG SYSTEM
PASSENGER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE (IF EQUIPPED)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Open glove box (1), then while pressing glove box stopper,
pull out glove box (1) from instrument panel (4) and then
remove glove box clip (2) and glove box (1) from instrument
panel (4).
3) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG
SYSTEM”.
4) Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module (3) attaching
bolts (5) and passenger air bag (inflator) module (3) from
vehicle.
INSPECTION
Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for following
symptoms and if any one of them is applicable, replace with a
new one.
Air bag has deployed.
There is a crack in trim cover (pad surface).
Wire harness or connector is damaged.
Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was
applied to it. WARNING:
Never attempt to disassemble or repair the passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is
found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
Be sure to read “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” before starting to work and observe every precaution
during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when
necessary.
1 24
Push
Pull Push
3
4
5
WARNING:
Never measure resistance of passenger air bag (inflator)
module or disassemble it. Otherwise personal injury may
result.
CAUTION:
If air bag (Inflator) module was dropped from a height or
90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.
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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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2
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)
1
For Driver Air Bag (inflator) Module