Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System - Suzuki Jimny Workshop Manual
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Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
WARNING:
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The configuration of air bag system parts are as shown in the figure. When it is necessary to service (remove, reinstall and inspect) these parts, be sure to follow procedures described in Air Bag System section. Failure to follow proper procedures could result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury, damage to parts or air bag system being unable to activate when necessary.
• If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, SUZUKI recommends that the air bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag system activation.
• Do not modify the steering wheel, dashboard, or any other air bag system components. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system performance and lead to injury.
• If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F) (for example, during a paint baking process), remove the air bag system components beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended air bag system activation.
• If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, SUZUKI recommends that the air bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag system activation.
• Do not modify the steering wheel, dashboard, or any other air bag system components. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system performance and lead to injury.
• If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F) (for example, during a paint baking process), remove the air bag system components beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended air bag system activation.
| 1. | Air bag wire harness (in instrument panel wire harness, floor wire harness and/or main wire harness) |
| 2. | Passenger air bag (inflator) module |
| 3. | SDM |
| 4. | Forward sensor (K9K engine model) |
| 5. | Contact coil |
| 6. | Driver air bag (inflator) module |
| 7. | Seat belt pretensioner (if equipped) |
Diagnosis
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When troubleshooting air bag system, be sure to follow
Air Bag Diagnostic System Check
.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacement.
• Never use electrical test equipment other than that specified.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacement.
• Never use electrical test equipment other than that specified.
WARNING:
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) and seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger). It is very dangerous as the electric current from the tester may deploy the air bag or activate the pretensioner.
Servicing and Handling
WARNING:
Many of service procedures require disconnection of “AIR BAG” fuse and all air bag (inflator) module(s) from initiator circuit to avoid an accidental deployment.
Driver and Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Modules
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For handling and storage of a live air bag (inflator) module, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
• Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be sure to deploy them according to deployment procedures described in Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal before disposal.
• The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deployment is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before proceeding the work.
• After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn.
• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. In case of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Never carry the air bag (inflator) module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module. When placing a live air bag (inflator) module on a bench or other surface, always face the bag up, away from the surface. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
• Never dispose of live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be sure to deploy them according to deployment procedures described in Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal before disposal.
• The air bag (inflator) module immediately after deployment is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before proceeding the work.
• After an air bag (inflator) module has been deployed, the surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue. This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. As with many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn.
| [A]: | Always carry air bag (inflator) module with trim cover (air bag opening) away from body. |
| [B]: | Always place air bag (inflator) module on workbench with trim cover (air bag opening) up, away from loose objects. |
WARNING:
SDM
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During service procedures, be very careful when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
• Never strike or jar the SDM.
• Never power up the air bag system when the SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued and the arrow must be pointing toward the front of the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system.
The SDM could be activated when powered while not rigidly attached to the vehicle which could cause deployment and result in personal injury.
• Never strike or jar the SDM.
• Never power up the air bag system when the SDM is not rigidly attached to the vehicle. All SDM and mounting bracket fasteners must be carefully torqued and the arrow must be pointing toward the front of the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the air bag system.
The SDM could be activated when powered while not rigidly attached to the vehicle which could cause deployment and result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Driver and Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (If equipped)
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For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretensioner, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high humidity and away from electric noise.
• Never carry seat belt pretensioner by wire or connector of pretensioner. When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the workbench or some place like that, be sure not to lay it with its exhaust hole (1) provided side facing down. It is also prohibited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole (1) or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
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Never dispose of live (inactivated) seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger). If disposal is necessary, be sure to activate them according to activation procedures described in
Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
before disposal.
• The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before proceeding the work.
• With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
• Never carry seat belt pretensioner by wire or connector of pretensioner. When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the workbench or some place like that, be sure not to lay it with its exhaust hole (1) provided side facing down. It is also prohibited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole (1) or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
• The seat belt pretensioner immediately after activation is very hot. Wait for at least half an hour to cool it off before proceeding the work.
• With many service procedures, gloves and safety glasses should be worn to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or eyes.
CAUTION:
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Even when the accident was light enough not to cause air bags to activate, be sure to inspect system parts and other related parts according to instructions under
Repairs and Inspections Required after an Accident
.
• When servicing parts other than air bag system, if shocks may be applied to air bag system component parts, remove those parts beforehand.
• When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger), forward sensor (K9K engine model only) or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive impact was applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 feet) or more), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
• When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc. has got onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) or seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger), wipe off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.
• When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
• Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this will set a DTC.
• Never use air bag system component parts from another vehicle.
• When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect air bag (inflator) module connectors (driver and passenger) and seat belt pretensioner connectors (driver and passenger) respectively.
• Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after painting) or flames.
• WARNING / CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components. Be sure to follow the instructions.
• After vehicle is completely repaired, perform Air Bag Diagnostic System Check .
• When servicing parts other than air bag system, if shocks may be applied to air bag system component parts, remove those parts beforehand.
• When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger), forward sensor (K9K engine model only) or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive impact was applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 feet) or more), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
• When grease, cleaning agent, oil, water, etc. has got onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) or seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger), wipe off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.
• When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
• Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart requests it, as this will set a DTC.
• Never use air bag system component parts from another vehicle.
• When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect air bag (inflator) module connectors (driver and passenger) and seat belt pretensioner connectors (driver and passenger) respectively.
• Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after painting) or flames.
• WARNING / CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components. Be sure to follow the instructions.
• After vehicle is completely repaired, perform Air Bag Diagnostic System Check .