Programming and Relearning

PRECAUTION

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR BAG SENSOR

HINT: The air bag sensor assembly center, air bag sensor front LH, air bag sensor front RH, side air bag sensor assembly LH, side air bag sensor assembly RH, air bag sensor rear LH, air bag sensor rear RH and seat position air bag sensor are collectively referred to as the air bag sensor.

a. Before starting the following operations, wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative (-) terminal of the battery:
1. Replacement of the air bag sensor.
2. Adjustment of the front/rear doors of the vehicle equipped with the side air bag and curtain shield air bag (fitting adjustment).

b. When connecting or disconnecting the air bag sensor connector, ensure that all of the senors are installed in the vehicle.
c. Do not use an air bag sensor which has been dropped during the operation or transportation.
d. Do not disassemble the air bag sensor.

2. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
a. When the air bag has not deployed, confirm the DTC by checking the SRS warning light. If there is any malfunction in the SRS air bag system, perform troubleshooting.
b. When any of the air bags have deployed, replace the air bag sensor and check the installation condition.
c. Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur.
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.
- The passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") comes on, when the front passenger is not occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.

NOTE: When an accident vehicle is brought into the workshop for repair, check the flatness of the body side that is equipped with the passenger seat. If the flatness is not within (+) 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust it to the specified range.