Air Bag Systems
Repairs and Inspections Required After A CollisionSteering Wheel Pad and Spiral Cable
VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved portion.
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 steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved portion.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and chipping in connectors.
- Check the deformation on the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad.
- Check the deformation on the steering wheel.
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 of the steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
Check the damage on the spiral cable connector and wire harness.
HINT: 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.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the cases shown in the image, 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.
Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items 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 harnesses, 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.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.
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.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for replacement of the front passenger air bag assembly.
Airbag Harness
INSPECTION
HINT: The SRS wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly. The wires for the SRS wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube and all the connectors in the system are a standard yellow color.
VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check.
VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Check for breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and for exposed conductors.
c. Check to see if the SRS wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.
*Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: If the wire harness used in the SRS is damaged, replace the whole wire harness assembly.
Airbag Sensor Assembly
VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the airbag sensor assembly.
*Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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.
Front Airbag Sensor
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for removal and installation of the front airbag sensor.
Seat Belt Systems
CAUTION: Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts) if It has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1. PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration of the center pillar lower garnish.
- Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
- Check for deformation of the center pillar.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front seat outer belt, see page BO-157 and BO-165.
Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
2. PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for deformation of the center pillar.
- Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
REPLACE REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during the check in items 1(b) or 2-(b).
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner.