Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair

Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming



PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) As SRS malfunctions are difficult to confirm, the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) become the most important source of information when troubleshooting. When troubleshooting the SRS, always check for DTCs before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

(b) Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the power switch is turned off and the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:
* The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, the SRS may deploy.
* Never use a back-up power source (auxiliary battery or other) to avoid clearing the system memory. The back-up power source may inadvertently power the SRS and cause it to deploy.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the auxiliary battery negative (-) cable, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected:





(c) When the cable is disconnected from the negative (- ) auxiliary battery terminal, the memory of various systems 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 to its previous state.