AB/SRS Airbag — Release Method of Airbag Activation Prevention Mechanism, page 54

AB-64                                    SRS  AIRBAG — Troubleshooting

RELEASE METHOD OF AIRBAG ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM

An airbag activation prevention mechanism is incorporated in a squib circuit of the airbag system. When release of the airbag activation prevention mechanism is directed in the troubleshooting procedure, as shown in the illustration of the connectors ① and ②, below, insert paper which is the same thickness as the male terminal, between the terminal and the short spring.

CAUTION:
• NEVER RELEASE the airbag activation prevention mechanism on the steering wheel pad connector.

NOTICE:
• Do not release the airbag activation prevention mechanism unless specifically directed by the troubleshooting procedure.
• If the paper inserted is too thick the terminal and short spring may be damaged, so always use paper the same thickness as the male terminal.

[DIAGRAM showing Center Airbag Sensor Assembly connected to Connector ①, with Spiral Cable connecting to Connector ②, which connects to Squib and LH and RH Front Airbag Sensors - labeled AB0027]

Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Connector (Connector ①)

Short Spring          Before Release          After Release
[Diagrams showing connector cross-sections with paper insertion process - labeled AB0131 AB0042 AB0043]

Spiral Cable Connector (Connector ②)

Short Spring          Before Release          After Release
[Diagrams showing connector cross-sections with paper insertion process - labeled AB0130 AB0093 AB0042]