Airbag Spiral/Return Spring W/Slip Ring-Terminal Inspection

AIRBAG SPIRAL SPRING/RETURN SPRING WITH SLIP RING HARNESS, TERMINAL INSPECTION





Replace terminal when one of following conditions occur:

^ Terminal is bent or unintentionally deformed.

^ Terminal is cracked or torn at crimped areas B and C.

^ Wire insulation has been drawn into core crimp B.

^ Material is cracked at transition bend D.

^ Terminal coating shows signs of moisture or "greasy" coaling. Terminal surface should be bright and shiny.

Primary lock tab(s) A should be straight and stand away from the terminal.

Note:
During terminal extraction, primary lock tab(s) may have been pressed into terminal. Straighten using sharp edge to carefully lift tab.