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Deployment Authorization Procedure

AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

NOTE: When replacing both the SAS control module and side air bag sensor together, perform only "After Replacing SAS Control Module"

After Replacing SAS Control Module

1. Install a new SAS control module.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s, goes off, and then flashes continuously.
- If the air bag system warning light does not flash continuously and indicates a DTC, inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic function. (See FOREWORD [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) When the malfunctions have been repaired and the air bag system warning light flashes continuously, turn the ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait for approx. 1 s or more and then turn the ignition switch back to ON position.
- If the air bag system warning light flashes continuously, turn the ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait for approx. 1 s or more and then turn the ignition switch back to ON position.

2. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and then goes off.
- If the light stays on, perform the deployment authorization procedure again.

After Replacing Side Air Bag Sensor

1. Install a new side air bag sensor.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
3. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and then goes off.
- If the light stays on, perform the deployment authorization procedure again.