RS–37 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS In the following cases, replace the wire harness or connector. • If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting. • If any part of the SRS wire harness or any connector has been found to be faulty during the check in items 2–(b) or (c). NOTICE: • If the wire harness used in the SRS 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. Repair Wire Pressure Contact Sleeves (Blue) R05363 R05367 8 mm (0.31 in.) to 11 mm (0.43 in.) R05364 REPAIR WIRE FOR FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REPLACEMENT Repair wire with 2 pressure–contact sleeves (Part No. 82988–24010) has been prepared for exclusive use in repairing connector damage etc., caused by frontal collision of the vehicle. When repairing the front airbag sensor connector on the wire harness side, always use the special repair wire. NOTICE: Do not replace the connector housing or terminal only. 1. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AT VEHICLE SIDE (a) Remove the cover at the rear of the connector housing and expose the wire harness. (b) Cut the wire harness behind the connector housing. HINT: The operation is done more easily if the wire harness is left as long as possible. 2. CONNECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR WIRE HARNESS AT VEHICLE SIDE AND REPAIR WIRE (a) Start stripping at least 8 mm (0.31 in.) to 11 mm (0.43 in.) away from the end of the existing harness at vehicle side and also from the end of the repair wire. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the wire when stripping the wire harness lead. After finishing the operation, visually inspect the wire. If there is any damage, do the operation again.