SRS Precautions and Procedures

  • After a collision in which a front airbag, side airbag, side curtain airbag, seat belt tensioner, or seat belt backle tensioner deployed, go to Component Replacement/Inspection after Deployment. After a collision in which a side airbag and a side curtain airbag were deployed, replace the side impact sensors on the deployed side, and SRS unit. After a collision in which the airbags or the side airbags did not deploy, inspect for any damage or any deformation on the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors. If there is any damage, replace the SRS unit and/or the sensors.
  • Do not disassemble the SRS unit, front impact sensors, or side impact sensors.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning installation or replacement of the SRS unit, or disconnecting the connectors from the SRS unit.
  • Be sure the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors are installed securely with the mounting bolts torqued to 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft).
  • Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit or the side impact sensors, and keep them away from dust.
  • Store the SRS unit, front impact sensors, and side impact sensors in a cool (less than 40 °C/104 °F) and dry (less than 80 % relative humidity, no moisture) area.