Repairs and Inspections Required After A Collision

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

CONDITIONS WHEN INSPECTION OF SRS PARTS IS NECESSARY

(a) When the vehicle is damaged in a collision even when the SRS parts are not deployed.

(b) When an SRS system DTC is output.



PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

1. HANDLING OF A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN A COLLISION
a. Refer to the SRS airbag system inspection procedures.
b. If impacts are likely to occur to the front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, rear airbag sensors or center airbag sensor remove each sensor as necessary beforehand.
c. Do not allow the front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, rear airbag sensors or center airbag sensor to become heated to high temperatures.
d. Check the wire harnesses and connectors for damage and/or melting, as some areas of the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may heat up to several hundred degrees when they operate.

2. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING ELECTRIC WELDER
a. Check the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
1. If one or more DTCs are displayed;
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
- Disconnect all the malfunctioning circuit connectors.
- Disconnect the center airbag sensor assembly connector.

2. If DTCs are NOT displayed;
- Inspect for damage to the electric wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
- Disconnect the center airbag sensor assembly connector.

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1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY CABLE

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the auxiliary battery negative (-) cable, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected:





2. GENERAL PRECAUTION

(a) Perform zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur:

* The occupant detection ECU is replaced.

* Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.

* The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.

* The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") comes on when the front passenger seat is not occupied.

* The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.