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Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Front Airbag Connectors
Disconnecting
ConnectingSide Airbag Connector
Disconnecting
Connecting
24-17
A
B
B
A A
B
A
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded
lock.
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A)
toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of
the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector.
To reconnect, hold the pawl-side connector, and press
on the back of the sleeve-side connector in the direction
shown. As the two connector halves are pressed
together, the sleeve (A) is pushed back by the pawl (B).
Do not touch the sleeve. To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve (A)
toward the stop (B) while holding the opposite half of
the connector. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be
sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half.
Hold both connector halves, and press them firmly
together until the projection (A) of the sleeve-side
connector cli
cks.
(cont’d)
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Opening the SRS Unit Shorting Connectors
for Diagnosis
Special Tools Required
24-18SRS
Precautions and Procedures (cont’d)
B
070AZ-SAA0100
SRS UNIT
A SRS UNIT CONNECTOR A (28P)
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR B (28P)
SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the c onnector cavity, insert
short canceller straight into the cavity from the
terminal side.
Before installing a short canceller, wash it with electrical contact cleaner, then dry it with
compressed air.
Do not use a short canceller if it is damaged.
Make sure to remove the short canceller before reconnection.
Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Before disconnecting the
battery, refer to Battery Terminal Disconnection and
Reconnection (see page 22-68).
When SRS unit connectors A (28P) and B (28P) are
disconnected, a short circuit is automatically created in
the connector by its own function to pr event an airbag
deployment. The circuit may need to be open
sometimes when testing the system. Insert a short
canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) in the specified cavities
when necessary to keep the circuit open for testing. Terminal numbers are shown from the wire side of the
female terminals. Insert the short canceller(s) into the
cavities on the terminal side of connector.
Terminal side of
female terminals Wire side of female terminals
Insert short canceller(s) here.
Wire side of female terminals Insert short canceller(s) here.
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Seats with Side AirbagsDisconnecting System Connectors
Driver’s Airbag
24-19
SIDE AIRBAG
LABEL
A
B
Seats with side airbags have a ‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ label on
the seat-back.
Clean the seats with a damp cloth. Do not soak the seats with liquid. Do not spray steam on the seats.
Do not repair a torn or frayed seat-back cover. Replace the seat-back cover if it is damaged.
After a collision in where the side airbag was deployed, replace the side airbag and the seat frame
with new parts. If the seat-back cushion is split, it
must be replaced.
Never put aftermarket accessories on the seats (covers, pads, seat heaters, lights, etc.). 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery,
when wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver’s airbag 4P
connector (B) from the cable reel.
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Front Passenger’s Airbag Side Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag
24-20SRS
Precautions and Procedures (cont’d)
A
A
A
3. Remove the lower glove box (see page 20-104),then disconnect the front passenger’s airbag 4P
connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness. 4. Disconnect the driver’s and the front passenger’s
side airbag 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire
harness.
5. Remove the headliner (see page 20-84).
6. Disconnect both floor wire harness 2P connectors (A) from the side curtain airbags.
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Seat Belt Tensioner
Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner SRS Unit
24-21
A
A B
A
7. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see page 20-72).
Disconnect both floor wire harness 4P connectors
(A) from the seat belt tensioners.
8. Disconnect both floor wire harness 4P connectors (A), from the seat belt buckle tensioner. 9. Disconnect both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P
connectors and the both seat belt tensioner 4P
connector. Remove the center console (see page
20-92).Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) and B
(28P) from the SRS unit.
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DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) Reading the DTC
Precautions
24-22SRS
General Troubleshooting Information
A
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it
to locate the causes of system problems and store this
information in memory. For easier troubleshooting, this
data can be retrieved via a data link circuit.
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the SRS indicator comes on. If it goes off after 6 seconds, the
system is normal, and is not currently detecting any
abnormality.
If there is an abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem, stores this information in
memory, and turns on the SRS indicator. The data
remains in memory even if the ignition switch is
turned off or the battery is disconnected.
The data is stored in memory as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
The ‘‘x’’ at the end of each DTC denotes a numeric character (0 thru 9) or an alpha character (A thru F)
that is displayed on the HDS.
DTCs are either latching or resetting depending on the malfunction. With resetting DTCs, the SRS
indicator goes off the next time the ignition switch is
turned to ON (II), and the system is normal, but the
DTC is still stored. With latching DTCs, the SRS
indicator does not turn to LOCK (0) until the
malfunction is repaired and the DTC is cleared.
When you connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC), you can retrieve a more detailed DTC in the
HDS ‘‘SRS’’ menu.
NOTE: Only read DTCs from the SRS menu, not from
the SWS menus. SWS (ODS unit) DTCs are subcodes
of SRS unit DTCs. Only troubleshoot the
corresponding SRS DTCs.
After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting procedure for that code.
Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. Make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A) or less when
switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range.
A tester with a higher output could damage the
airbag circuit or cause accidental airbag deployment
and possible injury. Whenever the ignition switch is in ON (II), or has been
turned to LOCK (0), for less than 3 minutes, be careful
not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
Before removing the dashboard wire harness, floor wire harness, disconnect the driver’s airbag
connector, the front passenger’s airbag connector,
both side airbag connectors, both side curtain airbag
connectors and both seat belt tensioner connectors.
Make sure the battery is fully charged. If the battery is dead or low, electrical measurements may not be
correct.
Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the SRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect
the SRS unit terminals or the sensor terminals with a
jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set and the
multimeter. Backprobe spring-loaded lock type
connectors correctly.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
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Clear the DTC Memory With the HDS
24-23
A
5. Use the HDS to check for DTCs.NOTE: Only read DTCs from the SRS menu, not
from the SWS menus. SWS (ODS unit) DTCs are
subcodes of SRS unit DTCs. Only troubleshoot the
corresponding SRS DTCs.
6. Read and record the DTC.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait for 10 seconds.
8. Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.
9. Do the troubleshooting procedure for the DTC. NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged before
you begin.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
5. In the SRS MENU of the HDS, select SRS, then DTC to clear DTCs.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait for 10 seconds.
7. Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.
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Clear the DTC Memory Using MES
Connector Without the HDSTroubleshooting Intermittent Failures
Special Tools Required
24-24SRS
General Troubleshooting Information (cont’d)
B
A
07PAZ-001010A
SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-001010A
NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged before
you begin.
To clear the DTCs from the SRS unit, use the HDS or the
following procedure. 1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the yellow MES 2P connector (B). Do not use a jumper
wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector
from the MES connector (2P) within 4 seconds after
the indicator goes off.
5. The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector
(2P) within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.
6. When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within 4 seconds.
7. The SRS indicator blinks two times, indicating that the memory has been cleared.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) again. If the SRS indicator comes on for 6 seconds, and then goes off,
the system is OK. If the indicator stays on,
troubleshoot the DTC, refer to symptom
troubleshooting. If there was a malfunction, but it does not recur, it will
be stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and
the SRS indicator may come on depending on this
malfunction detected.
NOTE:
Check the condition of the battery (see page 22-67) and the charging system (see page 4-23). Low battery
voltage may cause some intermittent failures.
A faulty or damaged cable reel can cause intermittent problems related to the driver’s airbag inflator DTCs.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows: 1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
5. In the SRS MENU on the HDS, select SRS, then DTC to clear DTCs.
6. Read the DTC (see ‘‘Reading the DTC’’).
7. Clear the DTC memory(see ‘‘Clear the DTC’’).
8. Set the parking brake, then start the engine, and let it idle.
9. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
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