AB-12 SRS AIRBAG — Inspection Items and Replacement Requirements HINT: • If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel assembly with a new one. • There should be no interference between the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel. REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS In the following cases, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable. CAUTION: For replacement of the steering wheel pad, see page AB-15, "REMOVAL AND INSTAL-LATION" and be sure to follow the correct procedure. • If the airbag has been deployed. • If the steering wheel pad or spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting. • If the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable has been found to be faulty during the check in item 1.-(b) or 2.-(b). • If the steering wheel pad has been dropped. Front Airbag Sensor 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 the front fender or its periphery of the car is damaged, perform visual checks for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed: • Bracket deformation. • Peeling of paint from the bracket. • Cracks, dents or chips in the case. • Cracks and dents in, or chipping and scratches of the connector. • Peeling off of the label or damage to the series number. Also refer to the body dimension drawings on page BO-64 and check the dimensions and mounting surface angle of the body area where the front airbag sensors are mounted. (The airbag may malfunction, or may not work, if the mounting angle or dimensions of the sensor mount are not correct.)