
HINT: The airbag system wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly. The wires for the airbag wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube and all the connectors in the system are a standard yellow color.
[DIAGRAM showing Front Airbag Sensor RH, Airbag Warning Light (in Combination Meter), Front Airbag Sensor LH, Steering Wheel Pad (with Airbag), Spiral Cable (in Combination Switch), Center Airbag Sensor Assembly]
INSPECTION ITEMS
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
• Perform a diagnostic system check (See page AB-29).
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page AB-29).
(b) If there is a break in any of the wires in the airbag system wire harness, or if conductors are exposed.
(c) If the airbag system wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the wire harness or connector.
• If any part of the airbag system wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
• If any part of the airbag system wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty during the check in item 2.-(b) or (c).
NOTICE: If the wire harness used in the airbag system is damaged, replace the whole wire harness assembly.
When the connector to the front airbag sensors can be repaired alone (when there is no damage to the wire harness), use the repair wire specially designed for the purpose (See page AB-21).