SRS –
SRS-ECU / Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring
52B-25
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
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SRS-ECU INSTALLATION
Caution
The SRS may not activate if SRS-ECU is not installed
properly, which could result in serious injury or death
to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
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POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.
Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
3.
Does the “SRS” warning lamp illuminate for about 7
seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5
seconds after turning OFF?
4.
If yes, SRS system is functioning properly.
If no, consult page 52B-6.
INSPECTION
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Check the SRS-ECU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.
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Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SRS-ECU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SRS-ECU other than described above,
refer to the section concerning troubleshooting. (Refer
to P.52B-6.)
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1.
Disconnect the battery (–) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Furthermore, the disconnected battery
terminal should be covered with tape to
insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
2.
Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3.
Do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.
4.
The air bag modules should be stored on
a flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
5.
Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93
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C.
6.
Both driver’s side and front passenger’s
side air bag modules should be replaced
with new ones once the respective air bags
were deployed. The clock springs should
also be checked and replaced with new ones
if considered abnormal.
7.
Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8.
An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-32.)
SRS warning lamp