Air Bag Systems

Repairs and Inspections Required After A Collision

Steering Wheel Pad and Spiral Cable

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items 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:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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 the wire harness, and chipping in the connectors.

- Check the deformation of the horn button contact plate on the steering wheel.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad.

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel assembly 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 a new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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 deformation on the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel.
- Check the damage on the spiral cable connector and wire harness.

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel assembly with a new one.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad.

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item 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:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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 the wire harness, and for chipping in the connectors.

- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

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 airbag assembly.

Side Airbag Assembly

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the seatback assembly installed in the vehicle. Check for cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration of the front seat airbag door.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check.

b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts and cracks of the side airbag assembly.
- Check for cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration of the front seat airbag door.
- Check cuts and cracks in the wire harness, and chipping in the connectors.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the seatback assembly.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check the seatback installation part of the seat adjuster.
- Check the damage to the connector and wire harness.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure.or removal and installation of the seatback assembly.

HINT: If the seat adjuster is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the seatback assembly.

Airbag Harness

HINT: The SRS wire harness is integrated with the instrument panel wire harness assembly. All the connectors in the system are a standard yellow color.

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM Do a diagnostic system check.*

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Do a diagnostic system check.*
b. Check breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and 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

In the following cases, replace the wire harness or connector.
- If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty during checking items.

CAUTION: If the wire harness used in the SRS is damaged, replace the whole wire harness assembly.

Airbag Sensor Assembly

Vehicle not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check.*

Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check.*

Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the airbag sensor assembly.

Side Airbag Sensor Assembly

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check.*

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM Do a diagnostic system check.*

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Replace the side 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 side airbag sensor assembly.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been deployed in a collision.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the side airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the side airbag sensor assembly.

Front Airbag Sensor

REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

In the following cases, replace the front airbag sensor.
- If the SRS has been deployed in a collision (Replace both the left and right airbag sensors).
- If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty during checking items .
- If the front airbag sensor has been dropped.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the front airbag sensor
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Seat Belt Systems

CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

INSPECTION

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 on 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.

- Check for cuts and minute cracks in wire harness or marked discoloration on the front seat outer belt.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure. For removal and installation of the front seat outer belt.

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.

REPLACEMENT

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 checking items in (b) "PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED" or in (b) "PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED".
- 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.