Inspection

INSPECTION

AIR BAG MODULE CHECK

1. DANGER:
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the air bag modules (squib), even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental air bag deployment will result, and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:
If any component damage is found during the following inspection, replace the air bag module with a new one. Dispose of the old one according to the specified procedure.
(Refer to Procedures).

Check the pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.





2. Check the connectors for damage, the terminals for deformation, and the harness for binding.
3. Check the air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformation.
4. Install the air bag module (driver's side) to the steering wheel and check fit and alignment with the steering wheel.
5. Install the air bag module (front passenger's side) to the instrument panel and front deck crossmember and check fit and alignment.

FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE CHECK





1. DANGER:
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the air bag module (squib), even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental air bag deployment will result, and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:
If any improper part is found during the following inspection, replace the front seatback assembly with a new one. Dispose of the old one according to the specified procedure.
(Refer to Procedures).

Check the air bag module deployment section for dents or deformation.
2. Check the connector for damage, the terminals for deformation, and the harness for binding.

CLOCK SPRING CHECK





If any malfunction is found in the following inspections, replace the clock spring with a new one.
1. Check the connectors and protective tube for damage, and the terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.
3. Check to see that there is a charge (continuity) between the C-306 clock spring connector terminal 1 and C-304 horn switch.





4.
CAUTION:
Do not directly insert a probe, etc. into the terminal from the front of the connector.

Check the continuity between the air bag module connector (driver's side) according to the following procedures.
(1) Insert special tool extra fine probe (MB992006) from the backside of air bag module connector (driver's side).
(2) Connect the circuit tester to the special tool as shown in the figure, and check the continuity among terminal No. 1 - 2 or No. 3 - 4.