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Air Bag System

Repairs and Inspections Required After A Collision



SRS Inspection (For Frontal Collision) Part 1:




SRS Inspection (For Frontal Collision) Part 2:






FOR FRONTAL COLLISION
To repair the SRS, perform the following steps.


When SRS (except the side air bag) is activated in a collision:
1. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit and (LH and RH) side airbag sensors.
2. Remove the air bag modules (except the side air bag modules) and front seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
3. Check the SRS components using the table shown:
Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks and deformation).

4. Install new air bag modules (except the side air bag modules), spiral cable and front seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.

5. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to "SRS Operation Check" for details.
[1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.


When SRS is not activated in a collision:
1. Check the SRS components using the table show:
Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks and deformation).

2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to "SRS Operation Check" for details.
[1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.



SRS Inspection (For Side Collision) Part 1:




SRS Inspection (For Side Collision) Part 2:






FOR SIDE COLLISION
To repair the SRS for a side collision, perform the following steps.

When the side air bag is activated in the side collision:
1. Replace the following components:
- Front seatback assembly (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
- Diagnosis sensor unit
- (LH and RH) side air bag (satellite) sensors

2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the table shown.
Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation).

3. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to "SRS Operation Check" for details.
[1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.


When SRS is not activated in the side collision:
1. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the table shown.
If the front seatback assembly is damaged, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.

2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to "SRS Operation Check" for details.
[1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.