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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULESR-11
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• Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.
• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec- tors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Con-
nectors".
INSTALLATION
Original Passenger Air Bag Module
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For removal and installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors".
CAUTION:
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosi s to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
Service Replacement Passenger Air Bag Module
1. Install the front passenger air bag module to the instrument
panel pad assembly.
2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-13, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement air bag connector and fasten connector to mounting bracket.
CAUTION:
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosi s to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION
The passenger air bag module originally installed in t he vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use t ab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of t he service replacement passenger air bag module.
NOTE:
The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original passenger
air bag which uses direct-connect harness connectors. If the passenger air bag is to be replaced in a vehicle
that has already had the service replacement passenger air bag installed, the wiring harness modification is
not required.
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged dir ect-connect front passenger air bag module connec-
tors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiri ng harness modified.
• Before servicing SRS, turn the igni tion switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
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• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect passenger air bag module harness con-
nectors from the vehicle wiring harness approximately 50 mm (1.9 in) from the connectors.
3. Remove approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of the vehicle harness covering from the cut end.
4. Slide a piece of dual-wall heat shrink tubing (provided in the pas- senger air bag service kit) onto each wire of the previously used
vehicle wiring harness.
5. Fold each wire back and insert into the end of the heat shrink tubing so that the end of the wire is approximately centered in
the heat shrink tubing.
6. Use a heat gun to shrink the heat shrink tubing and seal the wire.
7. Use electrical tape to secure the modified circuits to the outside of the wiring harness.
8. Locate the front passenger air bag service replacement connec- tor that is taped back to the main harness. Unwrap the tape to
access the yellow service replacement connector and remove
the dust cover from the connector.
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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULESR-13
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct- connect harness connector is damage d, the harness must be replaced.
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
• Do not disassemble air bag module.
• Do not expose the air bag modu le to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194 °F).
• Replace side curtain air bag modu le if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
1. Remove headlining. Refer to INT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connec- tors.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors,refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
3. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, and remove the side curtain air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Compo-
nent Connectors".
• After replacement of side curtain air bag module, per form self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is
detected. Refer to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
1. Rear side curtain air bag module
connector 2. Front side curtain air bag module
connector ⇐
Vehicle front
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CRASH ZONE SENSOR
CRASH ZONE SENSOR
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
• Replace crash zone sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not disassemble crash zone sensor.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Disconnect the crash zone sensor harness connector.
3. Remove crash zone sensor nuts.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is complete, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-13,
"SRS Operation Check".
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SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSORSR-15
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
• Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
• Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to make sure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it
shows any visible signs of da mage, replace it with new one.
• Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.
• Replace side air bag (satellite ) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cable, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove seat belt retractor. Refer to SB-4, "
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt".
3. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts.
4. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
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FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
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For removal and installation procedures for seat belt and seat belt buckle pre-tensioners, refer to SB-4,
"Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt".
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNITSR-17
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
• Do not use old bolts; replace with new bolts.
• Check diagnosis sensor unit bracket to make sure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it
shows any visible signs of damage, replace with new one.
• Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• When replacing the air bag diagno sis sensor unit, always check with the parts department for he lat-
est parts information. Installing an incorrect air bag diagnosis sensor unit may or may not cause the
air bag warning lamp to illuminate and may cause incorrect deployment of the supplemental air bags
and seat belt pre-tensioner in a collision r esulting in serious personal injury or death.
1. Always check the air bag diagnosis sensor unit E CU discriminated number (identification number) using
CONSULT-III.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery term inals, then wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors for each air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
4. Remove center console. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors.
6. Remove bolts from the diagnosis sensor unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
CAUTION:
• After replacing the air bag diagnosis sensor unit, confirm using CO NSULT-III that the ECU discrimi-
nated number (identification number) of the ne w replacement air bag diagnosis sensor unit matches
the ECU discriminated number (identification numb er) of the replaced (old) air bag diagnosis sensor
unit.
• The diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with the arrow mark " ⇐" pointing toward the
front of the vehicle for proper operation.
NOTE:
1. Diagnosis sensor unit ⇐Vehicle front
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
If the ECU discriminated number of the new replacement air bag diagnosis sensor unit differs from the ECU
discriminated number of the replaced air bag diagnosis sensor unit, reconfirm the parts information and verify
that the correct air bag diagnosis sensor unit was installed.
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