10B-50 AIR BAG SYSTEM
Disabling air bag system
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's wheels (front tires) and
pointing straight ahead.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) Remove “AIR BAG” fuse from “AIR BAG” fuse box (1).
4) Disconnect Yellow connector (2) of contact coil and combina-
tion switch assembly.
a) Release locking of lock lever.
b) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
5) Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from both right
and left sides and disconnect Yellow connector (1) of pas-
senger air bag (inflator) module.
a) Release locking of lock lever.
b) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
Enabling air bag system
1) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
2) Connect Yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination
switch assembly, and be sure to lock connector with lock
lever.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock lever.
NOTE:
With “AIR BAG” fuse removed and ignition switch ON,
“AIR BAG” warning lamp will be ON.
This is normal operation and does not indicate an air bag
system malfunction.
2. Steering support member
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-57
Accident with or without deployment/activation - component inspections
Certain air bag and restraint system components must be inspected after any crash, whether the air bag system
activated or not.
Those components are:
•Steering column and shaft joints
–Check for length, damage and bend according to “CHECK-
ING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE” in
Section 3C1.
•Steering column bracket and capsules
–Check for damage and bent.
•If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace faulty
part.
•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 tightness.
•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.
