Air Bag Systems
Repairs and Inspections Required After A CollisionSteering 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: For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad be sure to follow the correct procedure.
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.
- 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.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
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: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
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: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
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: For removal and installation of the seatback assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
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: For removal and installation of the seatback assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: If the seat adjuster is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seatback assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Perform a diagnostic system check . *
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following item with the curtain shield airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check for cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front pillar garnish and roof headlining.
Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Perform a diagnostic system check . *
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts, tears and cracks, or marked discoloration of the curtain shield airbag assembly.
- Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the curtain shield airbag assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Perform a diagnostic system check . *
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check for deformation or cracks on the body part to where the curtain shield airbag installed.
- Check for damage of the connector and wire harness.
HINT: If the body part is deformed or cracked, replace it.
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the curtain shield airbag assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Airbag Harness
INSPECTION
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.
Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Perform a diagnostic system check.
Vehicles involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Perform 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.
REPLACEMENT
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 Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
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.
Side and Curtain Shield 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 Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly.
- If the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly has been deployed in a collision.
- If the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Front Airbag Sensor
VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Perform a diagnostic system check. *
VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check. *
b. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
- Bracket deformation
- Paint peeling off the bracket
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case
- Cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector
- Peeling of the label or damage to the serial number
* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
REPLACEMENT
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 the check in item.
- If the front airbag sensor has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front airbag sensor. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Seat Belt Systems