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INSPECTION

INSPECTION

If the vehicle is involved in a collision, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following system parts.

DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.

• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.

• The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.


When installing a new driver’s airbag module, check the following, and replace the damaged parts with new ones.


• The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.

• The clearance between the driver’s airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.

• The steering wheel deformation in axial and radial directions exceed limits.


Specifications:

Height deflection A

Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)

O.D. deflection L

Less than 17 mm (0.67 in)


PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.

• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.

• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.


SIDE AIRBAG MODULE

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket are damaged or deformed.

• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.


AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Control module is cracked or deformed.

• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.

• Airbag is deployed.

• Side airbag is deployed.


FRONT SUB SENSOR

If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged, check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.



• Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.

• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.

• Airbag is deployed.


SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

If the side section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged, check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.



• Side airbag sensor is cracked or deformed.

• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.

• Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.

• Side airbag is deployed. (operating side)


ROLL CONNECTOR

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Combination switch or steering roll connector is cracked or deformed.


STEERING SHAFT

Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.


• Overall length of steering column should be within specifications.


Specifications:

Overall length L

818.7±1.5 mm (32.23±0.06 in)