Air Bag System
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISIONFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
HINT:
- If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the instrument panel and the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
- Check the damage on the connector and wire harness.
HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
In the cases provided, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement
CAUTION: For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check that there are no cuts or frayed in seams and out-side of seatback cover.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts and cracks of the side airbag assembly.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and chipping in connectors.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seatback assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle
- Check the seatback installation part of the seat adjuster.
- Check the damage to the connector and wire harness.
HINT: If the seat adjuster is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with new one.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the seatback assembly or seat cover.
- If the side airbag assembly has been deployed.
- If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the side airbag assembly or seatback cover has cuts and frayed seams during checking item.
- If the side airbag assembly or seatback cover has been found to be faulty during checking item.
- If the seatback assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation on the seatback assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
INSPECTION
1. Vehicle not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad installed in the vehicle:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved portion.
2. Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad removed from the vehicle:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad surface and in the grooved portion.
- Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad.
HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel pad with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the steering wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the steering wheel pad, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
REPLACEMENT
In the cases shown in the provided table, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
AIRBAG HARNESS
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS
INSPECTION
HINT: The SRS wire harness is integrated with the instrument panel wire harness assembly. All the connectors in the system are a standard yellow color.
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. *
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Check breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and exposed conductors.
c. Check to see if the SRS wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the wire harness or connector.
- If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty during checking items.
CAUTION: If the wire harness used in the SRS is damaged, replace the whole wire harness assembly.
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. *
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check. *
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the airbag sensor assembly. *
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the airbag sensor assembly.
- If the SRS has been deployed in a collision
- If the airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the airbag sensor assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. *
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check . *
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the side airbag sensor assembly. *
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the side airbag sensor assembly.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been deployed in a collision.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the side airbag sensor assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT
INSPECTION
VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. *
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
- Bracket deformation
- Paint peeling off the bracket
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case
- Cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the front airbag sensor.
- If the SRS has been deployed in a collision. (Replace both the left and right airbag sensors.)
- If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty during checking items.
- If the front airbag sensor has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front airbag sensor. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
Door Side Airbag Sensor (2-Door)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. *
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. If the front door or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the door side airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
- Bracket deformation
- Paint peeling off the bracket
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case
- Cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
Door Side Airbag Sensor (2-Door)
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front airbag sensor.
- If the door side airbag sensor has been deployed in a collision.
- If the door side airbag sensor has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the door side airbag sensor has been found to be faulty during checking items.
- If the door side airbag sensor has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the door side airbag sensor. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.