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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-63
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER AN ACCIDENT
CAUTION:
All air bag system components, including the electrical harness (component mounting points), must
be inspected after an accident. If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced even
if air bag system activation did not occur.
Never use air bag system parts from another vehicle.
Do not attempt to service the parts below. Service of these parts is by replacement only.
± Driver/Passenger air bag (inflator) module
± Driver/Passenger seat belt pretensioner
± SDM
± Contact coil and combination switch assembly
± Air bag wire harness
Proper operation of the sensors and air bag system requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure
return it to its original production configuration.
CAUTION:
After detecting one time of such collision as to meet deployment conditions, the SDM must not be used.
Refer to ªDiagnosisº when checking the SDM.
ACCIDENT WITH DEPLOYMENT ± COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT
Certain air bag system components must be replaced. Those com-
ponents are:
Driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules
± Replace with new one.
Driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners
± Replace with new one as an assembly.
SDM after detecting such collision as to meet deployment condi-
tions
± Replace with new one.
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10B-64 AIR BAG SYSTEM
ACCIDENT WITH OR WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT ± COM-
PONENT INSPECTIONS
Certain air bag and restraint system components must be in-
spected after any crash, whether the air bag deployed or not.
Those components are:
Steering column and shaft joints
± Check for length, damage and bend according to ªChecking
Steering Column for Accident Damageº 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 tightness.
± Check contact coil case for damage.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
Instrument panel member and reinforcement
± Check for any distortion, bending, cracking or other damage.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
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1. SDM
2. SDM connector
3. SDM plate
4. SDM cover
1. Air bag wire harness
2. Ground
3. SDM case ground
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-65
Passenger air bag (inflator) module
± Check for dents, cracks, damage or fitness.
± Check trim cover for cracks or deformities.
± Check harness and connector for damage or tightness.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
SDM and SDM plate
± Check for external damage such as deformation, scratch,
crack, peeled paint, etc.
± Check whether SDM can installed properly due to a cause in it-
self. (There is a gap between SDM and SDM plate, or it cannot
be fixed securely.)
± Check whether connector or lead wire of SDM has a scorching,
melting or damage.
± Check whether connector can be connected securely or locked.
± Check SDM connector and terminals for tightness.
± Check SDM sets a diagnostic trouble code and the diagnostic
table leads to a malfunctioning SDM.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
Air bag wire harness and connections
± Check for damages, deformities or poor connections.
(Refer to ªIntermittent And Poor Connectionsº in this section.)
± Check wire harness clamps for tightness.
If any faulty condition is found, correct or replace.
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2-2
2-1. Webbing
2-2. Retractor assembly
2-1. Seat belt pretensioner
2-2. Seat belt pretensioner harness
10B-66 AIR BAG SYSTEM
Seat belt pretensioner
± Check for dents, cracks, damage or fitness.
± Check harness and connector for damage or tightness.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
Seat belts and mounting points
± Refer to SECTION 10A.
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp (air bag system)
± After vehicle is completely repaired, perform ªAir Bag Diagnos-
tic System Checkº under ªDiagnosisº in this section.
DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
Refer to SECTION 3C1 for removal, inspection and installation.
CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
Refer to SECTION 3C1 for removal, inspection and installation.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
Refer to SECTION 10A for removal, inspection and installation.
ªAIR BAGº WARNING LAMP
Refer to SECTION 8C for removal and installation of combination
meter.
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1. SDM
2. SDM bolt
3. SDM cover
4. SDM connector1. Front center console box
2. Center garnish panel
3. Ashtray
4. Radio hole cover
5. Clock assembly
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-67
SDM
WARNING:
During service procedures, be very careful when handling
a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº in this section before
starting to work and observe every precaution during work.
Neglecting them may result in personal injury or inactiva-
tion of the air bag system when necessary.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDisabling Air Bag Systemº ear-
lier in this section.
3) Remove rear and front center console box by removing screw
and clips.
4) Remove center garnish panel.
5) Remove ashtray and tuner assembly, clock assembly, tuner
pocket, radio hole cover, etc.
6) Disconnect SDM connector from SDM.
7) Remove SDM (with SDM plate) as an assembly from vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not separate SDM and SDM plate.
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Do not connect a tester whatever type it may be.
Never repair or disassemble SDM.
If SDM was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more,
it should be replaced.
Check SDM and SDM plate for dents, cracks or deformation.
Check SDM connector for damage, cracks or lock mechanism.
Check SDM terminal for bent, corrosion or rust.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
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1. SDM
2. SDM bolt
3. SDM cover
4. SDM connector
5. Arrow
1. Front center console box
2. Center garnish panel
3. Ashtray
4. Radio hole cover
5. Clock assembly
10B-68 AIR BAG SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
1) Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body mounted on SDM
Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body
mounted on SDM
2) Install SDM (with SDM plate) to vehicle.
CAUTION:
Ensure that arrow on the SDM is pointing toward the front
of the vehicle.
3) Tighten SDM bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 6.0 N´m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
4) Connect SDM connector to SDM securely.
5) Install tuner assembly, clock assembly, tuner pocket, radio hole
cover, etc. and ashtray.
6) Install center garnish panel.
7) Install front and rear center console box.
8) Connect negative cable to battery.
9) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº earli-
er in this section.
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1. Passenger air bag (inflator) module
2. Instrument panel
3. Glove box
1. Glove box
2. Push
3. Pull
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-69
PASSENGER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
WARNING:
Never attempt to disassemble or repair the passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is
found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº in this section before starting to work and observe every pre-
caution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag
when necessary.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDisabling Air Bag Systemº ear-
lier in this section.
3) Open glove box, then while pressing glove box stopper, pull out
glove box from instrument panel.
4) Remove glove box from instrument panel.
5) Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts and
screws, and passenger air bag (inflator) module from vehicle.
WARNING:
When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make
sure the bag opening is pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by wires or con-
nector on the side of the module. In case of an acciden-
tal deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal
chance of injury.
As the live passenger air bag (inflator) module must be
kept with its bag (trim cover) facing up while being
stored or left standing, place it on the workbench with
a slit or use the workbench vise to hold it securely at its
lower mounting bracket. This is necessary so that a
free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in
the unlikely event of accidental deployment.
Observe ªService Precautionsº earlier in this section
for handling and storing it.
Otherwise personal injury may result.
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1. Passenger air bag (inflator) module
2. Instrument panel
3. Glove box
10B-70 AIR BAG SYSTEM
INSPECTION
WARNING:
Never measure resistance of passenger air bag (inflator)
module or disassemble it. Otherwise personal injury may
result.
CAUTION:
If air bag (Inflator) module was dropped from a height or 90
cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.
Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for following
symptoms and if any one of them is applicable, replace with a new
one.
Air bag has deployed.
There is a crack in trim cover (pad surface).
Wire harness or connector is damaged.
Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact
(e.g., dropping) was applied to it.
INSTALLATION
1) Install passenger air bag (inflator) module to vehicle.
2) Tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching bolts and
screws to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N´m (2.3 kg-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
(b): 5.5 N´m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
4) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº earli-
er in this section.