Part 1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
- The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). It consists of a driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver side knee airbag, front side airbag, curtain shield airbag, and front seat belt pretensioner. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Further, if a mistake is made in servicing the SRS, it is possible that the SRS may fail to operate when required. Before performing servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the following items carefully, then follow the correct procedures.
- Wait at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery before starting the operation.
(The SRS is equipped with a backup power source, so if work is started within 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS may be deployed.)
- Do not expose the steering pad, front passenger airbag assembly, driver side knee airbag assembly, center airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensor, front seat inner belt assembly, seat position airbag sensor, occupant classification ECU, front seat side airbag assembly, side airbag sensor, curtain shield airbag assembly, rear airbag sensor, or front seat outer belt assembly directly to hot air or flames.
NOTICE:
- Malfunction symptoms of the SRS are difficult to confirm, so DTCs are the most important source of information when troubleshooting. When troubleshooting the SRS, always inspect DTCs before disconnecting the battery.
- Even in the case of a minor collision when the SRS does not deploy, the steering pad, front passenger airbag assembly, driver side knee airbag assembly, center airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensor, front seat inner belt assembly, seat position airbag sensor, occupant classification ECU, front seat side airbag assembly, side airbag sensor, curtain shield airbag assembly, rear airbag sensor, or front seat outer belt assembly should be inspected.
- Before repair work, remove the airbag sensor if any kind of shock is likely to occur to the airbag sensor during the operation.
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
- Never disassemble or repair any of the following parts in order to reuse them. If any of these parts have been dropped, or a defect is found (e.g. cracks, dents or any other defects) in any of the housings, brackets or connectors, then replace the part with a new one.
1. Steering Pad
2. Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
3. Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly
4. Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly
5. Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
6. Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
7. Front Airbag Sensor
8. Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly
9. Seat Position Airbag Sensor
10. Occupant Classification ECU
11. Side Airbag Sensor
12. Rear Airbag Sensor
13. Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly
- Use an volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kOhms/V minimum) for troubleshooting the electrical circuits.
- Information labels are attached near the SRS components. Follow the instructions in the caution.
- After work on the SRS is completed, perform the SRS warning light check Diagnosis System.
- When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the memory will be cleared. Because of this, be sure to make a record of the contents memorized in each system before starting work. When work is finished, adjust each system as it was before. Never attempt to avoid erasing vehicle system memories by using a backup power supply from outside the vehicle.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution.
HINT: In the airbag system, the center airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensor LH and RH, side airbag sensor LH and RH, and rear airbag sensor LH and RH are collectively referred to as the airbag sensors.
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR AIRBAG SENSORS
(a) Before starting the following operations, wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery:
(1) Replacement of the airbag sensors.
(2) Adjustment of the front/rear doors of the vehicle equipped with the side airbag and curtain shield airbag (fitting adjustment).
(b) When connecting or disconnecting the airbag sensor connectors, ensure that each sensor is installed in the vehicle.
(c) Do not use the airbag sensors which have been dropped during the operation or transportation.
(d) Do not disassemble the airbag sensors.
2. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
(a) When the airbag has not deployed, confirm the DTCs by checking the SRS warning light. If there is any malfunction in the SRS airbag system, perform troubleshooting.
(b) When any of the airbags have deployed, replace the airbag sensors and check the installation condition.
3. EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION SWITCH
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used.
4. SRS CONNECTORS
(a) SRS connectors are located as shown in the following illustration.
(b) All connectors in the SRS, except the seat position airbag sensor connector, are colored yellow to distinguish them from other connectors. These connectors have special functions, and are specially designed for the SRS. All SRS connectors use durable gold-plated terminals, and are placed in the locations to ensure high reliability.
(1) Terminal twin-lock mechanism:
All connectors with a terminal twin-lock mechanism have a two-piece component consisting of a housing and a spacer. This design enables the terminal to be locked securely by two locking devices (the retainer and the lance) to prevent terminals from coming out.
(2) Activation prevention mechanism:
All connectors with an activation prevention mechanism contain a short spring plate. When these connectors are disconnected, the short spring plate creates a short circuit by automatically connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the squib.
(3) Half connection prevention mechanism:
If the connector is not completely connected, the connector is disconnected due to the spring operation so that no continuity exists.
(4) Connector position assurance mechanism:
Only when the housing lock (white part) is completely engaged, the CPA (yellow part) slides, which completes the connector engagement.
(5) Connector lock mechanism (1):
Locking the connector lock button connects the connector securely.
(6) Connector lock mechanism (2):
Both the primary lock with holder lances and the secondary lock with retainer prevent the connectors from becoming disconnected.
(7) Improper connection prevention lock mechanism:
When connecting the holder, the lever is pushed into the end by rotating around the A axis to lock the holder securely.
