Checking the Components and Wires

Checking The Components And Wires







- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the special tool 919 4732.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Disconnect the control unit.


WARNING
Never use an ohmmeter or any other charged measuring instrument on a disconnected, undeployed airbag module. There is a risk that the airbag could be deployed!


Check the control unit connector for contact resistance and oxidation, as described in Checking wiring and terminals - Permanent faults

Check in particular for damage etc.

Connect an ohmmeter between passenger airbag #1 and #2 and check for an open circuit, as described in Checking wiring and terminals - Permanent faults.
Checking Wiring and Terminals - Permanent Faults

Do the necessary corrective action.

Additional information:
- A short circuit plate in the control unit connector ensures that contact is made between the positive lead and negative lead when the control unit is disconnected. Otherwise the airbag module may be unintentionally deployed.

After performing this procedure Verification