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SRS Inspection (For Side And Rollover Collision)

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Part Inspection
Side curtain air bag module LH If the side curtain air bag LH has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar on the collision side.
  2. If damaged - Remove the side curtain air bag module LH.
  3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module LH.
  4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module LH with new fasteners.
  6. If damaged - REPLACE the side curtain air bag module LH with new fasteners.
Side curtain air bag module RH If the side curtain air bag RH has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar on the collision side.
  2. If damaged - Remove the side curtain air bag module RH.
  3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module RH.
  4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module RH with new fasteners.
  6. If damaged - REPLACE the side curtain air bag module RH with new fasteners.
Front side air bag module LH If the front LH side air bag has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on the collision side.
  2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  3. If damaged - REPLACE the front seatback assembly LH.
Front side air bag module RH If the front side air bag RH has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on the collision side.
  2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  3. If damaged - REPLACE the front seatback assembly RH.
Side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) If none of the SRS components have been activated:
  1. Remove the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) on the collision side. Check harness connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
  2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH).
  3. Install the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) to check fit.
  4. If no damage is found, reinstall the side sir bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) with new fasteners.
  5. If damaged - REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit If none of the SRS components have been activated:
  1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
  2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
  4. If damaged - REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies
(All applicable locations: buckle, retractor, lap outer)
If the pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
  1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioners.

    Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

  2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
  3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
  4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
  5. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
  6. If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
  7. If no damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
  8. If damaged -REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
Seat (with front side air bag) If the front LH or front RH side air bag modules have NOT deployed:
  1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
  2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and deformities.
    • Harness, connectors and terminals
    • Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front seat)
  3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
  4. If damaged- REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new fasteners. If the front seat back is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
Center inner pillar
  1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.).
  2. If damaged - REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the interior trim on the collision side.
  2. If damaged - REPLACE the damaged trim parts.
Door-mounted curtain air bag module LH If the door-mounted curtain air bag LH has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the door finisher on the collision side.
  2. If damaged - REPLACE the door finisher LH with new fasteners.
  3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the door-mounted curtain air bag module LH.
  4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  5. If no damage is found, reinstall door finisher.
    CAUTION: When removing door mounted curtain air bag module from door finisher, do not reuse door finisher.
  6. If damaged - REPLACE the door finisher LH and door-mounted curtain air bag module LH with new fasteners.
Door-mounted curtain air bag module RH If the door-mounted curtain air bag RH has NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the door finisher on the collision side.
  2. If damaged - REPLACE the door finisher RH with new fasteners.
  3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the door-mounted curtain air bag module RH.
  4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  5. If no damage is found, reinstall door finisher.
    CAUTION: When removing door mounted curtain air bag module from door finisher, do not reuse door finisher.
  6. If damaged - REPLACE the door finisher RH and door-mounted curtain air bag module RH with new fasteners.
Pop-up roll bar If the pop-up roll bar NOT deployed:
  1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the pop-up roll bar.
  2. If damaged - REPLACE the pop-up roll bar with new fasteners.
  3. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
  4. If no damage is found, reinstall the pop-up roll bar with new fasteners.
  5. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the seatback support brace assembly.
  6. If damaged - REPAIR the seatback support brace assembly.