Before Starting All Works

The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the service of airbag system.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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When servicing a vehicle, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground cable from battery, and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Once the airbag warning light lights up, immediately inspect or repair the vehicle. Otherwise, the airbag system may malfunction.
Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with the connector terminals. Also, do not touch the connector terminals directly.

Fig 2: Caution For Touching Connector Terminals
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If damage, open circuit or rust is found on airbag system wiring harness, do not repair the harness. Always replace the faulty harness with a new genuine part.

Fig 3: Caution For Repairing Airbag System Wiring Harness
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When painting or performing sheet metal work on the front part of the vehicle, including the front wheel apron, front fender and radiator panel side, remove the front sub sensors and wiring harness of airbag system.
When painting or performing sheet metal work on the side of the vehicle, including the side sill, center pillar and front and rear doors, remove the side airbag sensors, curtain airbag sensor, and wiring harness of the airbag system.

Fig 4: Caution For Painting Or Performing Sheet Metal Work On Front Part Of Vehicle
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When installing steering wheel and steering roll connector, be sure to adjust the steering roll connector.