IN–12 INTRODUCTION – PRECAUTION Front AB0332 Front Airbag Sensor 1. Never reuse the front airbag sensors involved in a collision that activated the supplemental restraint system. (Replace both left and right airbag sensors.) 2. Install the front airbag sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle. 3. The front airbag sensor set bolts have been anti–rust treated. When the sensor is removed, always replace the set bolts with new ones. 4. The front airbag sensor is equipped with an electrical connection check mechanism. Be sure to lock this mechanism securely when connecting the connector. If the connector is not securely locked, a malfunction code will be detected by the diagnosis system (See page RS–7). Spiral Cable AB0250 Spiral Cable (in Combination Switch) The steering wheel must be fitted correctly to the steering column with the spiral cable at the neutral position, otherwise cable disconnection and other troubles may result. Refer to page SR–14 of this manual concerning correct steering wheel installation. Steering Wheel Pad (with Airbag) 1. When removing the steering wheel pad or handling a new steering wheel pad, it should be placed with the pad top surface facing up. In this case, the twin–lock type connector lock lever should be in the locked state and care should be taken to place it so the connector will not be damaged. In addition do not store a steering wheel pad on top of another one. Storing the pad with its metallic surface up may lead to a serious accident if the airbag inflates for some reason. 2. Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib. (This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very dangerous.) 3. Grease should not be applied to the steering wheel pad and the pad should not be cleaned with detergents of any kind. 4. Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below 93°C (200°F), without high humidity and away from electrical noise.