Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection
Precautions: Precautions for Air Bag System Service · Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components · Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner · Precautions for Restraint · General safety (00)
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when checking the driver air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury due to accidental deployment of the air bag.
Never measure the resistance of the air bag (inflator) module.
Check air bag (inflator) module and if any of the following conditions is found, replace air bag (inflator) module or steering wheel with new one.
•Air bag being deployed.
•Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was applied to it.
•Connector being damaged.
•Air bag (inflator) module bracket of steering wheel being deformed or damaged.
•Unable to install new air bag (inflator) module smoothly (Clearance between steering wheel and air bag (inflator) module is uneven).
•Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was applied to it.
•Connector being damaged.
•Air bag (inflator) module bracket of steering wheel being deformed or damaged.
•Unable to install new air bag (inflator) module smoothly (Clearance between steering wheel and air bag (inflator) module is uneven).