AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-63
INSPECTION
•Check sensor (1) and its bracket (2) for dents, cracks, defor-
mation or rust.
•Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side) or
lock mechanism for damage or crack.
•Check connector terminals for bent, corrosion or rust.
•Check sensor for resistance.
Sensor resistance : 738 - 905 Ω
ΩΩ Ω
INSTALLATION
1) Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
•Bend or deformity of sensor bracket (1) and front panel.
•Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor bracket (1) with
sensor or excessive rust.
2) Apply thread lock cement to mounting bolts thread. Install
forward sensor (1) on front panel (2) and tighten mounting
bolts (3) to specified torque.
“A” : Thread lock cement “1332B” 99000-32100
Tightening torque
(a) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 lb-ft) CAUTION:
Never disassemble forward sensor.
Sensor should be replaced when it was dropped from a
height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more.
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CAUTION:
Proper operation of forward sensor requires sensor be
rigidly attached to vehicle structure and that the arrow on
sensor bracket be pointing toward the front of the vehi-
cle.
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10B-72 AIR BAG SYSTEM
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) front pillar
lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors
(3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely
mounted. 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.
[A] : For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[B] : For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[C] : For Seat Belt Pretensioner
[A]
[B]
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