
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-41
Manual Road Test
This test check the gear being used in “L”, “2” or “D” range when
driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive vehi-
cle on a level road.
1) Disconnect shift solenoid coupler (1) valves on transmission.
2) With select lever in “P”, start engine and warm it up.
3) With select lever in “L” range, start vehicle and accelerate to
20 km/h (12.5 mile/h). Check in this state that 1st gear is
being used.
4) At 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h), shift select lever to “2” range and
accelerate to 40 km/h (25 mile/h). Check in this state that 3rd
gear is being used.
5) At 40 km/h (25 mile/h), shift select lever to “D” range and
check that O/D gear is used when speed is higher than 40
km/h (25 mile/h).
6) After above checks, stop vehicle then engine, and connect
shift solenoids coupler (1) with ignition switch OFF.
7) Clear DTC with scan tool.
Time Lag Test
This test is to check conditions of clutch, reverse brake and fluid pressure. “Time lag” means time elapsed since
select lever is shifted with engine idling till shock is felt.
1) With chocks placed before and behind front and rear wheels respectively, depress brake pedal.
2) Start engine.
3) With stop watch ready, shift select lever from “N” to “D” range and measure time from that moment till shock
is felt.
4) Similarly measure time lag by shifting select lever from “N“ to “R” range.
Specification for time lag :NOTE:
Before this test, check diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when disconnecting shift solenoid cou-
pler (1).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when connecting shift solenoid coupler
(1).
“N” →
→→ → “D”Less than 1.2 sec.
“N” →
→→ → “R”Less than 1.5 sec.

10B-54 AIR BAG SYSTEM
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” in this section for 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.
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lows.
[In case of driver air bag (inflator) module]
a) Clear a space on the ground about 185 cm (6 ft) (3) in
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5) Set air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as fol-
lows.
[In case of driver air bag (inflator) module]
a) Clear a space on the ground about 185 cm (6 ft) (3) in
diameter where the driver air bag (inflator) module (1) is to
be deployed. A paved, outdoor location where there is no
activity is preferred. If an outdoor location is not available, a
space on the shop floor where there is no activity and suffi-
cient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the
deployment area.
b) Place the driver air bag (inflator) module (1), with its vinyl
trim cover facing up (2), on the ground in the space just
cleared.
[In case of passenger air bag (inflator) module]
a) Clear a space on the ground about 185 cm (6 ft) (2) in
diameter where the fixture (special tool) with attached air
bag (inflator) module (1) is to be placed for deployment. A
paved outdoor location where there is no activity is pre-
ferred. If an outdoor location is not available, a space on the
shop floor where there is no activity and sufficient ventila-
tion is recommended. Ensure that no loose or flammable
objects are within the deployment area.
b) Place special tool (passenger air bag (inflator) module
deployment fixture) on the ground in the space cleared in
step a), if it has not already been placed there.
Special tool
(B) : 09932-75041 WARNING:
For handing 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.

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18) Dispose of the deployed air bag (inflator) module and the
activated seat belt pretensioner through normal refuse chan-
nels after it has cooled for at least 10 minutes and tightly seal
the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt pretensioner in
a strong vinyl bag. (Refer to “DEPLOYED AIR BAG (INFLA-
TOR) MODULE AND ACTIVATED SEAT BELT PRETEN-
SIONER DISPOSAL” in detail.)
19) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
20) Ensure that the deployment harness has been disconnected
from the power source and that its two banana plugs have
been shorted together by fully seating one banana plug into
the other.
21) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (infla-
tor) module and the seat belt pretensioner.
22) Temporarily store air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pre-
tensioner.
[For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Temporarily store the air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon which it
rests. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
[For seat belt pretensioner]
When temporarily strong the seat belt pretensioner, be sure
NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
23) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely
event that the air bag (inflator) module did not deploy or
the seat belt pretensioner did not activate after following
these procedures.

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14) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
15) Connect (1) the deployment harness to the power source (12
V vehicle battery) (2) to immediately deploy/activate the air
bag or the pretensioner.
16) Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source
(12 V vehicle battery) (2) and short (4) the two deployment
harness leads together by fully seating one banana plug into
the other.
17) 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.
18) 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 pretensioner. The deployment harness are
designed to be reused. They should, however, be inspected
for damage after each deployment/activation and replaced it
if necessary.
19) Carefully remove drop cloth (3) from vehicle and clean off
any fragments or discard it entirely.
20) Repeat Steps 2) through 19) to deploy/activate air bag (infla-
tor) modules and seat belt pretensioners which has not been
deployed/activated, if any.
21) In the unlikely event that the air bag (inflator) module and the
seat belt pretensioner proceed immediately with Steps 23)
through 25). If the air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt
pretensioner did deploy/activate, proceed with Steps 22).
22) With air bags deployed and pretensioners activated the vehi-
cle may be scrapped in the same manner as a non-air bag
system equipped vehicle.
23) Remove the undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and the
inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from the vehicle. For
driver air bag (inflator) module refer to SECTION 3C1, for
passenger air bag (inflator) module refer to “ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE”, for seat belt pretensioner refer to SECTION 10A.
24) [For air bag (inflator) module]
Temporarily store the air bag (inflator) module with its vinyl
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon which it
rests. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
[For seat belt pretensioner]
When temporarily strong the seat belt pretensioner, be sure
NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” for details.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.