2002 ISUZU AXIOM battery

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J±10
The air bag assembly has identification colors on the
bar code label as follows.
Light blue color for driver air bag assembly.
Light blue color for passenger air bag assembly.
Use only the air bag assembly for AXIOM (UP) mod-
els.
Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2±pin connector passenger air bag
assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly, refer to ªPassenger Air
Bag Assembly Replacementº in section 9J±28.
3. Connect yellow 2±pin connector at the base of
steering column.
4. Install ªAIR BAGº fuse SRS±1 to left dash side lower
fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to ªONº and verify that the ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp flashes seven times and then turns ªOFFº If
it does not operate as described, perform the ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº in section 9J1±3.
Handling / Installation / Diagnosis
1. Air bag assembly should not be subjected to
temperatures above 93
C (200
F).
2. Air bag assembly, and SDM should not be used if they
have been dropped from a height of 100 centimeters
(3.28 feet).
3. When a SDM is replaced, it must be oriented with the
arrow on the sensor pointing toward the front of the
vehicle. It is very important for the SDM to be located
flat on the mounting surface, parallel to the vehicle
datum line. It is important that the SDM mounting
surface is free of any dirt or other foreign material.
4. Do not apply power to the SRS unless all components
are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this
will set a diagnostic trouble code.
5. The ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº must be the
starting point of any SRS diagnostics. The ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº will verify proper ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp operation and will lead you to the
correct chart to diagnose any SRS malfunctions.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect
parts replacement.
Air Bag Assembly Handling /
Shipping / Scrapping
Live (Undeployed) Air Bag Assembly
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a
live (undeployed) air bag assembly. The rapid gas
generation produced during deployment of the air bag
could cause the air bag assembly, or an object in front of
the air bag assembly, to be thrown through the air in the
unlikely event of an accidental deployment.
827RW009
WARNING: W H E N C A R RY I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY, 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 ASSEMBLY BY THE
WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF
THE MODULE.
827RS044

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J±12
4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS
deployment harness.
5. Remove the driver air bag assembly from vehicle.
Refer to Inflator Module Removal in this Section
9J±3.
WARNING: W H E N S T O R I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE AIR BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
6. Place the driver air bag assembly on a work bench or
other surface away from all loose or flammable
objects with its trim cover facing up, away from the
surface.
827RW009
7. Clear a space on the ground about 183 cm (six feet) in
diameter where the driver air bag assembly 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 sufficient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the
deployment area.
827RW015
8. Place the driver air bag assembly, with its trim cover
facing up, on the ground in the space just cleared.
9. Stretch the SRS deployment harness and pigtail
adapter from the driver air bag assembly to its full
length.
10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the
SRS deployment harness. Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A
vehicle battery is suggested.
11. Connect the driver air bag assembly to the pigtail
adapter on the SRS deployment harness.
Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the air bag is to be
deployed. The driver air bag assembly will
immediately deploy the air bag when a power source
is connected to it.
NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the driver air bag assembly connector. Failure to fully
seat the connectors may leave the shorting bar located in
the driver air bag assembly connector functioning
(shorted) and may result in non deployment of the driver
air bag assembly.
12. Verify that the area around the driver air bag
assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.
13. Verify that the driver air bag assembly is resting with
its trim cover facing up.
14. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to deploy the driver air bag. The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.
15. Separate the two banana plugs on the SRS
deployment harness.
NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the driver air bag
assembly may jump about 30 cm (one foot) vertically.
This is a normal reaction of the driver air bag to the force
of the rapid gas expansion inside the air bag.
NOTE: W h e n t h e a i r b a g deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J±13
people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
driver air bag.
WARNING: D E P L O Y M E N T HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO
THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
LAST STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
16. Connect the SRS deployment harness wires to the
power source to immediately deploy the driver air
bag. Recommended application: 12 volts minimum, 2
amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
17. Disconnect the SRS deployment harness from the
power source.
18. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
19. In the unlikely event that the driver air bag assembly
did not deploy after following these procedures,
proceed immediately with Steps 24 through 26. If the
driver air bag assembly did deploy, proceed with
Steps 20 through 23.
20. Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to
protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed driver air bag
assembly. After the driver air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a
powdery residue. This power consists primarily of
cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates)
and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a
by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide then quickly reacts with the atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is
unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.
WARNING: S A F E T Y P R ECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE METAL
SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL BE
VERY HOT. ALLOW THE INFLATOR MODULE TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTION
OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES MAY RESULT
IN FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
AFTER A DRIVER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN
DEPLOYED, THE METAL CANISTER AND SUR-
ROUNDING AREAS OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG AS-
SEMBLY WILL BE VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH THE
METAL AREAS OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG AS-
SEMBLY FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AFTER DE-
PLOYMENT. IF THE DEPLOYED DRIVER AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY MUST BE MOVED BEFORE IT IS COOL,WEAR GLOVES AND HANDLE BY THE AIR BAG OR
TRIM COVER.
21. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the driver air bag
assembly as soon after deployment as possible. This
will prevent damage to the pigtail adapter or SRS
deployment harness due to possible contact with the
hot driver air bag assembly canister. The pigtail
adapter can be reused. They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each deployment and
replaced if necessary.
22. Dispose of the deployed driver air bag assembly
through normal refuse channels after it has cooled for
at least 30 minutes.
23. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the driver air bag assembly did not
deploy after following these procedures.
24. Ensure that the SRS 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.
25. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the driver air bag
assembly.
WARNING: W H E N S T O R I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE INFLATOR
MODULE UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
S U R FA C E , A LWAY S FA C E T H E B A G A N D T R I M
COVER UP AND AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS
IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN
THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
26. Temporarily store the driver air bag assembly with its
trim cover facing up, away from the surface upon
which it rests.
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Passenger
Air Bag Assembly)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN
RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. UNDEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLIES MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS. THE
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL,
STATE AND/OR LOCAL LAWS.
Deployment out of the vehicle is proper when the vehicle
is to be returned to service. This includes, for example,
situations in which a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced. Deployment and disposal
of an air bag assembly is, of course, subject to any
required retention period.
For deployment of a live air bag assembly out of the
vehicle, the deployment procedure must be followed
exactly. ALWAYS wear safety glasses during this

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J±14
deployment procedure until the deployed air bag
assembly is scrapped. Before performing the
procedures, you should be familiar with servicing the SRS
system and with proper handling of the air bag assembly.
Procedures should be read fully before they are
performed.
The following procedure requires use of J±42986 SRS
Deployment Harness with the appropriate pigtail adapter.
The procedure also requires the use of J±41497
Passenger Side SRS Module Deployment Fixture. Do
not attempt this procedure without J±42986 and fixture
J±41497.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE
DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.
NOTE: This information applies only to passenger air bag
assembly. Information for disposing of a live driver air bag
assembly can be found in ªDeployment Outside Vehicleº
(Driver Air Bag Assembly) in this section.
1. Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº remove key, and put on
safety glasses.
2. Inspect J±41434 SRS Deployment Harness and
appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. If harness or
pigtail is damaged, discard and obtain a replacement.
3. Short the two SRS Deployment Harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other. The SRS Deployment Harness shall remain
shorted and not be connected to a power source until
the air bag is to be deployed.
827RS003
4. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SRS
Deployment Harness
827RS004
5. Remove passenger air bag assembly from vehicle.
Refer to ªPassenger Air Bag Assembly Removal º in
this Section.
6. Clear a space on the ground approximately 185 cm
(six feet) in diameter where the fixture with attached
air bag assembly is to be placed for deployment. 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 is no activity and
sufficient ventilation is recommended. Ensure that no
loose or flammable objects are within the deployment
area.
7. Place the J±41497 on the bench vice. This is
necessary to provide sufficient stabilization of the
fixture during deployment.
8. Attach the passenger air bag assembly in the
J±41497. Air bag assembly must be mounted such
that the bag will deploy upward. SECURELY
HAND±TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS PRIOR TO
DEPLOYMENT.
9. Stretch the SRS Deployment Harness and pigtail
adapter from the air bag assembly to its full length.
10. Place a power source near the shorted end of the
SRS deployment harness. (Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A
vehicle battery is suggested.)
11. Connect the air bag assembly to the pigtail adapter on
the SRS deployment harness. The SRS Deployment
Harness shall remain shorted and not be connected
to a power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
The air bag assembly will immediately deploy the air
bag when a power source is connected to it.
NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the air bag assembly connector. Failure to fully seat the
connectors may leave the shorting bar located in the air
bag assembly connector functioning (shorting the
deployment circuit) and may result in non deployment of
the air bag assembly.
12. Verify that the area around the passenger air bag
assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J±15
13. Verify that the passenger air bag assembly is firmly
and properly in J±41497.
14. Notify all people in the immediate area of your
intention to deploy the passenger air bag assembly.
The deployment will be accompanied by a substantial
noise which may startle the uninformed.
15. Separate the two banana plugs on the SRS
deployment harness.
NOTE: When air bag deploys, the rapid gas expansion
will create a substantial noise. Notify all people in the
immediate area that you intend to deploy the air bag
assembly.
WARNING: D E P L O Y M E N T HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO
THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
LAST STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
16. Connect the SRS deployment harness wires to the
power source to immediately deploy the air bag
assembly. Recommended application : 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.
17. Disconnect the SRS deployment harness from the
power source.
18. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.
19. In the unlikely event that the passenger air bag
assembly did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 24
through 26. If the passenger air bag assembly
deployed as intended, proceed with Steps 20 through
23.
20. Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to
protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly. After the air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a
powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of
cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates)
and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a
by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide quickly reacts with the atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is
unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present for very
long after deployment.
WARNING: S A F E T Y P R ECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTIONOF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE DEPLOYED INFLATOR
MODULE NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES MAY RESULT
IN FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY. AFTER AN AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEPLOYED, THE METAL
CANISTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT. DO NOT TOUCH THE
METAL AREAS OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FOR
ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES AFTER DEPLOYMENT. IF
THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY MUST BE
MOVED BEFORE IT IS COOL, WEAR GLOVES AND
HANDLE BY THE AIR BAG ITSELF.
21. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the air bag
assembly as soon after deployment as possible to
avoid damage to the pigtail adapter or SRS
deployment harness from contacting the hot air bag
assembly canister. The pigtail adapter and SRS
deployment harness are designed to be reused.
They should, however, be inspected for damage after
each deployment and replaced if necessary.
22. Dispose of the deployed air bag assembly through
normal refuse channels after it has cooled for at least
30 minutes.
23. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy
after following the above procedures.
24. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been
disconnected from the the power source and that its
two banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
25. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the air bag
assembly.
WARNING: W H E N S T O R I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG UP AND AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE. THIS IS NECESSARY SO
THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE
AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
26. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the bag
facing up, away from the surface upon which it rests.
Deployment Inside Vehicle (Vehicle
Scrapping Procedure)
Deployment inside vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to
be destroyed or salvaged for component parts. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:
1. The vehicle has completed its useful life.
2. The vehicle has been damaged beyond repair in a
non deployment type accident.
3. The vehicle has been stripped or damaged beyond
repair in a theft.
4. The vehicle will be salvaged for component parts to
be used on a vehicle with a different Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) as opposed to being
rebuilt as same VIN. Never use SRS components
from another vehicle.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J±17
DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
FINAL STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
23. Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area
surrounding the vehicle are clear of all people and
loose or flammable objects.
24. Stretch the driver and passenger deployment
harness to their full length.
25. Completely cover windshield area and front door
window openings with a drop cloth, blanket or similar
item. This reduces the possibility of injury due to
possible fragmentation of the vehicle's glass or
interior.
26. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to deploy the air bags. The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.
27. Separate the two ends of the driver deployment
harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
NOTE: W h e n t h e a i r b a g deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all
people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
air bags.
28. Connect the driver deployment harness wires to a
power source to immediately deploy the driver air bag
assembly. Recommended application: 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.
29. Separate the two ends of the passenger deployment
harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.30. Connect the passenger deployment harness wires to
a power source to immediately deploy the passenger
air bag assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested. Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety
gasses to protect your hands and eyes from possible
irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly. After an air bag assembly has been
deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a
powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of
cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates)
and by products of the chemical reaction. Sodium
hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a
by product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is
unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.
WARNING: S A F E T Y P R ECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE VERY HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY
METAL PORTION OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE HOT
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY
FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
After an air bag assembly has been deployed, the
metal canister and surrounding areas of the air bag
assembly will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the air bag assembly for about 30 minutes
after deployment. If the deployed air bag assembly
must be moved before it is cool, wear gloves and
handle by the air bag or trim cover.
31. Short the driver deployment harness wires by twisting
together one end from each. Repeat this procedure
for the passenger deployment harness.
32. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off
any fragments or discard drop cloth entirely.
33. Disconnect driver deployment harness and
passenger deployment harness from vehicle and
discard.
34. In the unlikely event that either or both of the air bag
assemblies did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 36
through 37. If the air bag assembly deployed, proceed
to step 35.
35. With both air bags deployed, the vehicle may be
scrapped in the same manner as a non±SRS
equipped vehicle.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy
after following these procedures.
36. Remove the undeployed air bag assembly (s) from
the vehicle. For driver air bag assembly refer to in the
ªPassenger Air Bag Assembly Removalº in this
section 9J±28.
WARNING: W H E N S T O R I N G A L I V E A I R B A G
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J±18
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
S U R FA C E , A LWAY S FA C E T H E B A G A N D T R I M
COVER UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS IS
NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED
TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN THE
UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
37. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the air
bag opening facing up, away from the surface upon
which it rests.
Deployed Air Bag Assembly Handling
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to protect
your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat
when handling the deployed air bag assembly.After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye
soap) is produced as a by product of the deployment
reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with
atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium
carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be
present after deployment.
Special Tools
WARNING: T O AV O I D D E P L O Y M E N T W H E N
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SRS, DO NOT USE
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A
BATTERY±POWERED OR AC±POWERED
VOLTMETER, OHMMETER, ETC., OR ANY TYPE OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT
SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE A NON
POWERED PROBE±TYPE TESTER. INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED
CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
J±41433 SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool
The SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool J±41433 is used
only when called for in this section. It is used as a
diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent air
bag assembly deployment.
The load tool has four yellow connectors attached to its
case.
The three small connectors are electrically functional and
serve as resistive load substitutions.
No more than two connectors are used at any time. One
of the small connectors is used to substitute for the load of
the driver air bag assembly when it is connected at the top
of the column to the SRS coil assembly. Another small
connector is used to substitute for the load of the driver air
bag assembly and the SRS coil assembly when it is
connected at the base of the column to the SRS wiring
harness. The third small connector is used to substitute
for the load of the passenger air bag assembly when
connected to the passenger air bag assembly harness
connector.
By substituting the resistance of the load tool when called
for, a determination can be made as to whether an inflator
circuit component is causing system malfunction and
which component is causing the malfunction. The load
tool should be used only when specifically called for in the
diagnostic procedures.
901RS146

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J±27
Service Precaution
CAUTION: When fasteners are removed, always
reinstall them at the same location from which they
were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use
the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a
fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may
be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those
requiring thread locking compound will be called
out. The correct torque value must be used when
installing fasteners that require it. if the above
conditions are not followed, parts or system damage
could result.
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR
AROUND SRS COMPONENTS OR SRS WIRING,
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW TO
TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE SRS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS REPAIRS.
The SDM in Driver±Passenger SRS can maintain
sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 15
seconds after the ignition switch is turned ªOFF,º the
battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is
removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the
ªSRS±1º fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly
from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental
deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from
the deployment loop as noted in the ªDisabling the SRSº
procedure that follows, service can begin immediately
without waiting for the 15 second time period to expire.
Disabling The SRS
Removal
Turn the ignition switch to ªOFFº and turn the steering
wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight
ahead.
1. Remove SRS fuse SRS±1, from left dash side lower
fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect yellow 2±pin connector at the base of
steering column.
3. Remove glove box assembly; Refer to ªPassenger
Air Bag Assembly Replacementº in this section.
4. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly yellow 2±pin
connector behind the glove box assembly.
CAUTION: With the ªSRS±2º fuse removed and
ignition switch ªON,º the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp
will be ªON.º This is normal operation and does not
indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling The SRS
Installation
Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2±pin connector passenger air bag
assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly, Refer to ªPassenger Air
Bag Assembly Replacementº in this section.3. Connect yellow 2±pin connector at the base of the
steering column.
4. Install ªAIR BAGº fuse SRS±1 to left dash side lower
fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to ªONº and verify that the ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp flashes seven times and then turns ªOFFº If
it does not operate as described, perform the ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº in section 9J±2.
Handling / Installation / Diagnosis
1. Air bag assembly should not be subjected to
temperatures above 65
C (150
F).
2. Air bag assembly, and SDM should not be used if they
have been dropped from a height of 100 centimeters
(3.28 feet) or more.
3. When a SDM is replaced, it must be oriented with the
arrow on the SDM pointing toward the front of the
vehicle. It is very important for the SDM to be located
flat on the mounting surface, parallel to the vehicle
datum line. It is important that the SDM mounting
surface is free of any dirt or other foreign material.
4. Do not apply power to the SRS unless all components
are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this
will set a diagnostic trouble code.
5. The ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº must be the
starting point of any SRS diagnostics. The ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº will verify proper ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp operation and will lead you to the
correct chart to diagnose any SRS malfunctions.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect
parts replacements.
Inspections Required After An Accident
CAUTION: C e r t a i n S R S c o mponents must be
replaced after a frontal crash involving air bag
deployment.
In all types of accidents regardless of ªAir Bagº
deployment, visually inspect all of the following
components and replace as required:
Ð Driver air bag assembly
Ð Passenger air bag assembly
Ð Steering wheel
Ð SRS coil assembly
Ð Steering column
Ð Knee bolster and instrument panel mounting
attachments
Ð Driver seat and belt
Ð Passenger seat and belt
Ð SDM
SDM always should be checked according to ªSDM
Replacement Guidelinesº.
CAUTION: Refer to ªSDM replacement Guidelinesº
below for important information on SDM
replacement in both deployment and
non±deployment crashes.
Inspect SRS coil assembly wiring and steering wheel for
any signs of scorching, meting, or damage due to
excessive heat. If coil assembly wire or steering wheel is