System Inspection of Maintenance Items

Maintenance Items





1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
- After turning ignition key to ON or STARTposition, "AIR BAG" warning lamp illuminates. The "AIR BAG" warning lamp will go out after about 7 seconds, if no malfunction is detected.
- When a warning lamp flashes, check and correct cause of the problem.
- If "AIR BAG" warning lamp does not illuminate, refer to system diagnosis for details.
2. Visually check SRS components.
(1) Diagnosis sensor unit Air bag
- Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
(2) Main harness and air bag harness
- Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.
(3) Spiral cable
- Visually check lock (engagement) pins and combination switch for damage.
- Check connectors, flat cable and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
(4) Air bag module and steering wheel
- Remove air bag module from steering wheel or instrument panel. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
- Install driver side air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or alignment with the wheel.
- Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
- Install passenger side air bag module to instrument panel to check fit or alignment with the instrument panel.

CAUTION:
Replace previously used screws with new ones.

(5) Seat belt pre-tensioner
- Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
- Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
- Check retractor for smooth operation.
- Perform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using seat belt warning lamp or CONSULT.