Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Part 2








SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

5. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING PAD, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (SQUIB SIDE), DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY, CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

(a) Release the lock button (yellow part) of the connector using a screwdriver.
(b) Insert the screwdriver tip between the connector and the base, and then raise the connector.





6. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING PAD, FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (SQUIB SIDE), DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY, CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connector.
(b) Push down securely on the lock button (yellow part) of the connector. (When locking, a click sound can be heard.)





7. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR SPIRAL CABLE (INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE SIDE) AND FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE SIDE)
(a) Place a finger on the slider, slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.





8. CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR SPIRAL CABLE (INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE SIDE) AND FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE SIDE)
(a) Connect the connector as shown in the illustration. (When locking, make sure that the slider returns to its original position and a click sound can be heard.)
HINT: When connecting, the slider will slide. Be sure not to touch the slider while connecting, as it may result in an insecure fit.





9. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Place a finger on the slider, slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.





10. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connector as shown in the illustration. (When locking, make sure that the slider returns to its original position and a click sound can be heard.)
HINT: When connecting, the slider will slide. Be sure not to touch the slider while connecting, as it may result in an insecure fit.





11. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull the lever by pushing part A as shown in the illustration and disconnect the holder (with connectors).




HINT: Perform the following procedures when replacing the holder.

(b) Remove the holder.
(1) Using a screwdriver, unlock the retainer.




(2) Release the fitting lance and remove the holder.









(c) Install the holder.
(1) Install the connectors to the holder. (When locking, a click sound can be heard.)
HINT: The retainer is locked when the holder is connected.

12. CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Firmly insert the holder (with connectors) into the center airbag sensor assembly until it cannot be pushed any further.
(b) Push the lever to connect the holder (with connectors). (When locking, a click sound can be heard.)
HINT: The holder slides into the center airbag sensor assembly when it is being connected. Be sure not to hold the holder while connecting, as it may result in an insecure fit.





13. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Push down the housing lock (white part) and slide the CPA (yellow part). (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)
(b) Push down the housing lock (white part) again and disconnect the connector.
HINT: Do not push down the A part shown in the illustration when disconnecting.





(c) After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the housing lock (white part) is as shown in the illustration.





14. CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR FOR FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Before connecting the connectors, check that the position of the housing lock (white part) is as shown in the illustration.





(b) Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked. (When locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard.)
HINT: When connecting them, the housing lock (white part) slides. Be sure not to hold the housing lock (white part) and A part, as it may result in an insecure fit.





15. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND REAR AIRBAG SENSOR





(a) While holding the sides of the outer connector locking sleeve, slide the outer in the direction shown by the arrow.

(b) When the connector lock is released, the connectors are disconnected.
HINT: Be sure to hold both outer flank sides. Holding the top and bottom will make disconnection difficult.





16. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND REAR AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Connect the connector as shown in the illustration (When locking, make sure that the outer returns to its original position and a click sound can be heard).
HINT: When connecting, the outer will slide. Be sure not to hold the outer while connecting, as it may result in an insecure fit.