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SRS-4
PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEHS000W2
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEHS000W3
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
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(J-42057-UPD)
Air bag key set
Part of kit (J-42057)Removing and installing air bag lock
LRS210
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
Steering wheel puller
(J-1859A)Removing steering wheel
Steering wheel puller legs
(J-42578)Removing steering wheel
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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SRS ConfigurationEHS000W4
The air bag deploys if the air bag diagnosis sensor unit is activated while the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
The collision modes for which supplemental restraint systems are activated are different among the SRS sys-
tems. For example, the driver air bag module, front passenger air bag module, front seat belt pre-tensioners
and front seat belt buckle pre-tensioners are activated in a frontal collision but not in a side collision.
SRS configurations for some collision modes are as follows:
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SRS configuration Frontal collision Left side collisionRight side colli-
sionRollover
Driver air bag module x — — —
Front passenger air bag module x — — —
Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner x — — x
Front LH seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly x — — x
Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner x — — x
Front RH seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly x — — x
Front LH side air bag module — x — —
Front RH side air bag module — — x —
LH side curtain air bag module — x — x
RH side curtain air bag module — — x×
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SRS-6
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load LimiterEHS000W5
The seat belt pre-tensioner system with load limiter is installed for
both the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat. It operates
simultaneously with the SRS air bag system in the event of a frontal
collision with an impact exceeding a specified level.
When the frontal collision with an impact exceeding a specified level
occurs, seat belt slack resulting from clothing or other factors is
immediately taken up by the pre-tensioner. Vehicle passengers are
securely restrained.
When passengers in a vehicle are thrown forward in a collision and
the restraining force of the seat belt exceeds a specified level, the
load limiter permits the specified extension of the seat belt by the
twisting of the ELR shaft, and a relaxation of the chest-area seat belt
web tension while maintaining force.
Front Side Air BagEHS000W6
Front side air bag modules are built into the front seatback assemblies.
Vehicles with side air bags are equipped with labels as shown.
Side Curtain Air BagEHS000W7
Side curtain air bag modules are located above the vehicle headlining.
Vehicles with side curtain air bags are equipped with labels as
shown.
Occupant Classification System EHS000W8
The occupant classification system identifies different size occupants, out of position occupants, and detects if
child seat is present in the front passenger seat. The occupant classification system receives inputs from the
occupant classification system sensor (located inside the passenger seat cushion assembly) and belt tension
sensor (part of the passenger front seat belt assembly and located at the belt anchor location). Depending on
classification of passenger, the occupant classification system sends a signal to the air bag diagnosis sensor
unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit uses this signal to determine deployment or non deployment of the pas-
senger front air bag in the event of a collision. Depending on the signal received, the air bag diagnosis sensor
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unit can disable the passenger front air bag completely. If this occurs the air bag diagnosis sensor unit will turn
on the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator located in the center of the instrument panel (cluster lid C).
Direct-connect SRS Component ConnectorsEHS000W9
The following SRS components use direct-connect style harness connectors.
Driver front air bag module
Passenger front air bag module
LH side curtain air bag module
RH side curtain air bag module
Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner
Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner
Front LH seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly
Front RH seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly
Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.
Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector
to SRS component. When locked, the black locking tab is level with
the connector housing.
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SRS-8
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis IntroductionEHS000WA
CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to do so in
this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harness con-
nectors.
Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify SRS wiring harnesses. If a harness is damaged, replace
it with a new one.
Keep ground connections clean.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The SRS self-diagnosis results can be read by using “AIR BAG” warning lamp and/or CONSULT-II.
The User mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system mal-
function through the operation of the “AIR BAG” warning lamp.
The Diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
The mode applications for the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and CONSULT-II are as follows:
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
Information From Customer
WHAT - Vehicle model
WHEN - Date, Frequencies
WHERE - Road conditions
HOW - Operating conditions, Symptoms
Preliminary Check
Check that the following parts are in good order.
Battery (Refer to SC-4, "How to Handle Battery" .)
Fuse (Refer to SRS-12, "Wiring Diagram — SRS —" .)
System component-to-harness connections
User mode Diagnosis mode Display type
“AIR BAG” warning lamp X X ON-OFF operation
CONSULT-II — X Monitoring
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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WORK FLOW
*1:SRS-8*2:SRS-20*3:SRS-30
*4:SRS-37
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SRS-10
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SRS Components Parts LocationEHS000WB
1. Side curtain air bag modules 2. Front RH side air bag module 3. Belt tension sensor
4. RH side air bag (satellite) sensor 5. Front RH seat belt pre-ten-
sioner6. Seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly
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7. Occupant classification system sen-
sor8. Occupant classification system
control unit9. Front passenger air bag off indicator
10. Front passenger air bag module 11. Crash zone sensor 12. Air bag warning lamp
13. Spiral cable 14. Driver air bag module 15. LH side air bag (satellite) sensor
16. Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner 17. Air bag diagnosis sensor unit 18. Front LH side air bag module
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SchematicEHS000WC
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