Before Starting Parts Replacement

If airbag sensors, airbag module, airbag control module, pretensioners, or harnesses are deformed or damaged, replace with new parts.

Fig 1: Caution For Replacing Airbag Sensors, Airbag Module, Airbag Control Module, Pretensioners, Or Harnesses
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Install the wiring harness securely with the specified clips to avoid interference or tangled with other parts.

Fig 2: Installing Wiring Harness Securely With Specified Clips
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Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always replace the defective parts with new parts.
Never reuse any activated airbag module and pretensioner.
Do not discard undeployed airbag or pretensioner.
When airbag control module, front sub sensor, side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are removed, do not reuse the bolts and nuts of them. Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
When installing steering wheel and steering roll connector, be sure to adjust the steering roll connector.
After removal of each parts for airbag system, keep them with the pad facing upward on a dry, clean and flat surface without heat, light sources, moisture and dust.

Fig 3: Caution For Placing Airbag System With Pad Facing Upward
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Do not drop any airbag component, store them under high temperature of 85°C (185°F) or more, or let water, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts may be damaged or the reliability may be greatly lowered.

Fig 4: Caution For Storing Airbag Module
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When storing a removed airbag module, do not place it with the pad side of airbag facing downward. Do not place any objects on the airbag module. Do not pile up the airbag module. If the pad of the airbag module is in contact with other objects, it may cause a serious accident if the airbag accidentally operates.
Driver's airbag module

Fig 5: Caution For Placing Driver's Airbag Module (Proper And Improper Condition)
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Passenger's airbag module & side airbag module

Fig 6: Caution For Placing Passenger's And Side Airbag Module (Proper And Improper Condition)
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Do not disassemble driver's airbag module, passenger's airbag module, side or curtain airbag modules, or pretensioner.

Fig 7: Caution For Disassembling Driver's Airbag Module, Passenger's Airbag Module, Side Or Curtain Airbag Modules, Or Pretensioner
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The removed front seat with airbag module must be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and other objects.

Fig 8: Identifying Front Seat Airbag Module Position
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