Information Bus: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON STEERING SYSTEM

a. Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement could affect the performance of the steering system and result in hazardous driving.

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

a. This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which includes a driver airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the SRS section PRECAUTION.

3. WIRE HARNESS REPAIR




a. After repairing the wire bus line with solder, wrap the repaired part with vinyl tape.

NOTE:
- The CANL bus line and CANH bus line must always be installed. When installing the lines, make sure to twist them.
- The difference in length of the CANL bus line and CANH bus line should be less than 100 mm (3.93 in.).
- Untwisted parts near the connector should be less than 80 mm (3.15 in.).




b. Do not perform by-pass wiring between the connectors.

NOTE: If you perform by-pass wiring, the characteristic of the twisted wire harness will be lost.

4. CONNECTOR HANDLING




a. When inserting tester probes into a connector, insert them from the back of the connector. than 80 mm (3.15 in.).




b. If checking the resistance from the back of the connector is not possible, use a repair wire to check it.