Maintenance Items

Maintenance Items





1. Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation.
- After turning ignition key to "ON"position, "AIR BAG" warning lamp illuminates. The "AIR BAG" warning lamp will turn off after about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected.
If any of the following air bag warning lamp conditions occur, immediately check the air bag system:
- The warning lamp does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned "ON".
- The warning lamp does not turn off about 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "ON".
- The warning lamp blinks about 7 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "ON".

2. Visually check SRS components
(1) Diagnosis sensor unit
- Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
- Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
(2) 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.
(3) Spiral cable
- Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
- Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
- Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
(4) Main harness and air bag harness
- Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and terminals for deformities.
- Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.

CAUTION:
Replace previously used screws with new ones.