AIR CON SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Workshop Manual
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Deployment / Activation Outside of Vehicle
When you intend to return the vehicle to service, deploy 
the air bag (inflator) module(s) or activate seat belt 
pretensioner(s) outside of the vehicle.1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove  key.
2) Wear safety glasses during this deployment /  activation procedure.
3) Check that there is no open, short or damage in  special tools (deployment harness (A) and adapter 
cable (B)). If any faulty is found, do not use it and be 
sure to use new special tool.
Special tool
(A):  09932-75031
(B):  09932–76510
4) Short two deployment harness leads (1) together by  fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING! 
Deployment harness (A)  shall remain shorted 
and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle 
battery till you are ready to deploy air bag 
module or activate seat belt pretensioner.
 
5) Remove air bag (inflator) module(s) or seat belt  pretensioner(s) from vehicle referring to “Driver Air 
Bag (Inflator) Module Re moval and Installation”, 
“Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and 
Installation”or “Front  Seat Belt Removal and 
Installation in Section 8A”.
WARNING! 
• For handing and storage of live air bag  (inflator) module, select place where 
ambient temperature below 65  °C (150  °F), 
without high humidity and away from 
electric noise.
• Always carry live air bag (inflator) module  with trim cover away from you.
• When storing live air bag (inflator) module  or when leaving live air bag (inflator) 
module unattended on bench or other 
surface, always face trim cover up and 
away from surface. As the live passenger 
air bag (inflator) module must be placed 
with its bag (trim cover) facing up, place it 
on the workbench with a slit (1) or use the 
workbench vise (2) to hold it securely at its 
lower mounting bracket (3). It is also 
prohibited to place anything on top of the 
trim cover and stack air bag (inflator) 
modules. This is necessary so that free 
space is provided to allow air bag (inflator) 
module to expand in the unlikely event of 
accidental deployment.
Failure to follow procedures may result in 
personal injury.
 
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• For side curtain-air bag (inflator) modulea. Cut off bag (1) of side curtain-air bag (inflator)  module.
b. Tie side curtain-air bag inflator (1) to tire (3)  with wire harness (2) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness 
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
CAUTION! 
Make sure that wire harness is tight. It is very 
dangerous if looseness in wire harness 
results in side curtain-air bag inflator flying 
off due to shock from inflator deploying.
 
NOTE
Wind wire harness (2) around at least 3 times.
 
c. Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft)  in diameter where side curtain-air bag 
(inflator) module (1) is set for deployment. 
Paved, outdoor location where there is no 
activity is preferred. If outdoor location is not 
available, use space on shop floor where 
there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is 
provided. Ensure no loose or flammable 
object exists within activation area.
d. Pile tire with side curtain-air bag (inflator)  module on tire (4). • For seat belt pretensioner
a. Cut webbing (1) at tongue plate stopper (3) of  seat belt pretensioner (2) side as shown.
NOTE
Hold seat belt pretensioner (2) vertically in 
the same condition as it is installed. 
Otherwise, webbing can’t be pulled out.
 
b. Remove tongue plate (4) and shoulder anchor (5) from webbing.
c. Tie webbing (1) tightly at  10 cm (3.9 in.) from 
cutting edge as shown.
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d. Tie seat belt pretensioner (2) with wire harness (3) to wheel-installed tire (4) as 
shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness 
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (3) around at least 3 times.
 
e. Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft)  in diameter where seat belt pretensioner (2) is 
to be activated. Paved, outdoor location where 
there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor 
location is not available, use space on shop 
floor where there is no activity and sufficient 
ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or 
flammable object exists within activation area.
f. Place wheel-installed tire (4) with seat belt  pretensioner (2) on ground in step e.
7) Stretch deployment harness (A) from air bag  (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner to its full 
length 10 m (33 ft).
Special tool
(A):  09932-75031
8) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (1) near the shorted  end of deployment harness (A).
9) Check that area around air bag (inflator) module or  seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose 
or flammable objects. 10) Connect adapter cable (B) as follows.
Special tool
(B):  09932–76510
• For driver air bag (inflator) module [A]Check that driver air bag (inflator) module is 
placed with its vinyl trim cover facing up, and 
connect adapter cable (B) to driver air bag 
(inflator) module.
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module [B] Check that passenger air bag (inflator) module is 
firmly and properly secured on deployment fixture 
(special tool), and connect adapter cable (B) to 
passenger air bag (inflator) module.
• For side-air bag (inflator) module [C] Verify that side-air bag (inflator) module is firmly 
and properly on deployment fixture (special tool), 
and connect adapter cable (B) to side-air bag 
(inflator) module.
• For side curtain-air bag (inflator) module [D] a. Connect adapter cable (B) to side curtain-air  bag (inflator) module.
b. Pile 2 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (3) on  top of tire with side curtain-air bag (inflator) 
(4), and tie them with wire harness (5) as 
shown.
Wire harness  specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness 
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.
 
• For seat belt pretensioner [E]
a. Connect adapter cable (B) to seat belt  pretensioner.
b. Pile 2 wheel-installed tires (3) on top of tire  with seat belt pretensioner (6), and tie them 
with wire harness (5) as shown.
Wire harness  specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2 
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness 
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.
 
c. Drape blanket (7) over those tires.
1. Webbing
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11) Connect adapter cable (B) to deployment harness (A) connector and lock connectors with lock lever. 12) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to 
deploy / activate air bag (inflator) module or seat belt 
pretensioner.
NOTE
• When air bag (inflator) module deploys and seat belt pretensioner activates, rapid gas 
expansion will create substantial report. 
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all 
people in immediate area that you intend 
to deploy air bag (inflator) module or 
activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable 
ear protection should be worn.
• When driver air bag (inflator) module  deploys, driver air bag (inflator) module 
may jump about 30 cm (1  ft) vertically. This 
is normal reaction to force of rapid gas 
expansion inside of drive air bag (inflator) 
module.
• After air bag (inflator) module has been  deployed, surface of air bag (inflator) may 
contain powdery residue. This powder 
consists primarily of cornstarch (used to 
lubricate bag (inflator) as it inflates) and 
byproducts of chemical reaction.
 
WARNING! 
• Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt 
pretensioner near any flammable objects.
• Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air  bag (inflator) module and activated seat 
belt pretensioner.
• Wait for about 30 minutes before touching  any metal surface of air bag (inflater) 
module or seat belt pretensioner module. 
Disregarding these precautions may cause 
fire or personal injury.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire 
or personal injury.
 
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13) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment harness.
14) Connect deployment harness to 12 volts vehicle  battery (2). This will immedi ately deploy or activate 
air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner.
15) Disconnect deployment harness from 12 volts  vehicle battery (2) and short two deployment 
harness leads together by fully seating one banana 
plug into the other.
16) In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module or  seat belt pretensioner did not deploy / activate after 
following these procedur es, proceed immediately 
with Step 22) through 25). If air bag (inflator) module 
or seat belt pretensioner did deploy or activate, 
proceed with Steps 18) through 21).
17) Put on pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from  possible irritation and heat when handling deployed 
air bag (inflator) module or activated seat belt 
pretensioner.
18) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag  (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as 
possible. This will preven t adapter cable (special 
tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot 
air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt 
pretensioner.
19) Check adapter cable as follows. • For air bag (inflator) moduleBe sure to check air bag (inflator) module adapter 
cable (special tool) for damage after deployment 
and replace it with new adapter cable (special 
tool), if it is damaged.
• For seat belt pretensioner Be sure to check seat belt pretensioner adapter 
cable (special tool) for damage after seat belt 
pretensioner is activated. Replace it with spare 
connector (special tool) or new adapter, if 
necessary. 20) Dispose of deployed air bag (inflator) module (1) or 
activated seat belt preten sioner (2) through normal 
refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 
minutes and tightly seal air bag (inflator) module (1) 
or seat belt pretensioner (2) in strong vinyl bag. 
Refer to “Deployed Air B ag (Inflator) Module and 
Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal” for 
details.
21) Wash your hands with mild soap and water  afterward.
NOTE
Remaining steps are to be followed in the 
unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module 
did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did 
not activate.
 
22) Ensure that deployment harness has been disconnected from 12 volts vehicle battery and that 
its two banana plugs have been shorted together by 
fully seating one banana plug into the other.
23) Disconnect deployment harness and adapter cable  from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt 
pretensioner.
24) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator)  module referring to “Precautions on Service and 
Diagnosis of Air Bag System” for details.
25) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.
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Deployment / Activation Inside of Vehicle
When the vehicle will be destroyed, or salvaged for 
component parts, deploy the air bag modules and/or 
activate seat belt pretensioners installed on vehicle.
NOTE
If equipped with the seat belt pretensioners, 
activate both side of seat belt pretensioners 
at the same time when using special tool (C).
 
1) Turn ignition switch to  LOCK position, remove key 
and put on safety glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and  instrument panel.
3) Disconnect air bag (inflator) module or seat belt  pretensioner connector as follows.
• For driver and passenger air bag (inflator) module [A]
Remove glove box from instrument panel and 
disconnect driver and passenger air bag (inflator) 
module connector (1).
• For side-air bag (inflator) module [B] Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module 
connectors (2) under front seat cushion.
• For side curtain-air bag (inflator) module [C] Remove rear pillar trim  and disconnect side 
curtain-air bag (inflator) module connectors (3).
• For seat belt pretensioners (right and left) [D] Remove both side (driver and passenger side) 
center pillar lower trim an d disconnect seat belt 
pretensioner connectors (4).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module and/or  seat belt pretensioners is securely mounted.
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5) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tools (deployment harness (A), adapter cable 
(B) and (C)). If any faulty condition is found, do not 
use it and be sure to use new special tool. And 
connect adapter cable (B), (C) or (D) to deployment 
harness (A) and lock connectors with lock slider.
Special tool
(A):  09932-75031
(B):  09932–77310
(C):  09932–78332
(D):  09932–76510
6) Short two deployment harness leads together by  fully seating one banana plug into the other.
WARNING! 
Deployment harness (A)  shall remain shorted 
and not be connected to 12 volts vehicle 
battery until you are ready to deploy air bag 
(inflator) module or activate seat belt 
pretensioner.
 
7) Connect adapter cable (B) or (C) in series with  deployment harness (A) to air bag (inflator) module 
or seat belt pretensioner as follows.
• For driver and passenger air bag (inflator) module [A]
Connect adapter cable (B) in series with 
deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable 
(B) connector to air bag (inflator) module 
connector till click can be heard.
• For side-air bag (inflator) module [B] Connect adapter cable (C) in series with 
deployment harness (A) and push adapter cable 
(C) connector to side bag (inflator) module 
connector till click can be heard.
• For side curtain-air bag (inflator) module [C] Connect adapter cable (D) in series with 
deployment harness (A) to curtain bag (inflator) 
module and lock connector with lock part.
• For seat belt pretensioners [D] Connect adapter cable (D) in series with 
deployment harness (A) to seat belt pretensioner 
and lock connector with lock part.
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8) Route deployment harness (1) out of vehicle.
9) Check that inside of vehicle and area surrounding vehicle are clear of all people and loose or 
flammable objects.
10) Stretch deployment harness (1) to its full length 10 m  (33 ft).
11) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (2) near shorted end of  deployment harness (1).
12) Completely cover windshield area and front door  window openings with drop cloth, a blanket or any 
similar item. This  reduces possibility of  injury due to 
possible fragmentation of vehicle’s glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in immediate area that you intend to  deploy air bag (inflator) module or activate seat belt 
pretensioners.
NOTE
• When air bag (inflator) module deploys or seat belt pretensioners activate, rapid gas 
expansion will create substantial report. 
Wear suitable ear protection. Notify all 
people in immediate area that you intend 
to deploy air bag (inflator) module or to 
activate seat belt pretensioner and suitable 
ear protection should be worn.
• After air bag (inflator) module has been  deployed, surface of air bag may contain 
powdery residue. This powder consists 
primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate 
air bag (inflator) module as it inflates) and 
by-products of chemical reaction.
 
WARNING! 
• Do not place deployed air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt 
pretensioners near any flammable objects.
• Do not apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air  bag (inflator) module and activated seat 
belt pretensioners.
• Wait for about 30 minutes before touching  any metal surface of air bag (inflater) 
module or seat belt pretensioner modules. 
Disregarding these precautions may cause 
fire or personal injury.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire 
or personal injury.
 
14) Separate two banana plugs (1) on deployment  harness (2).
15) Connect deployment harness (2) to 12 volts vehicle  battery (3). This will immedi ately deploy or activate 
air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioners.
16) Disconnect deployment harness (2) from 12 volts  vehicle battery (3) and short two deployment 
harness leads together by fully seating one banana 
plug into the other.
17) Repeat Steps 3) through 16) to deploy / activate air  bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners 
which has not been deployed / activated, if any.
18) In the unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module  and seat belt pretensioners after following these 
procedures, proceed immediately with Step 24) 
through 26). If air bag (inflator) module and seat belt 
pretensioners did deploy / activate, proceed with 
Steps 19) through 23).
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean  off any fragments or discard it entirely.
20) Put on pair of shop gloves  to protect your hands from 
possible irritation and heat when handling deployed 
air bag (inflator) module and activated seat belt 
pretensioners.
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21) Disconnect adapter cable (special tool) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner as soon as 
possible. This will preven t adapter cable (special 
tool) from damage due to possible contact with hot 
air bag (inflator) module or hot seat belt 
pretensioner.
22) Check adapter cable connector as follows. Adapter cable connector (special tool) is designed to 
be reused. However it should be inspected for 
damage after deployment and replaced if necessary.
23) With air bag (inflator) modules deployed and seat  belt pretensioners acti vated, vehicle may be 
scrapped in the same manner as non-air bag system 
/ seat belt pretensioner equipped vehicle.
NOTE
Remaining steps are to be followed in the 
unlikely event that air bag (inflator) module 
did not deploy or seat belt pretensioner did 
not activate.
 
24) Remove undeployed air bag (inflator) module(s) and/ or inactivated seat belt pretensioner(s) from vehicle. 
For driver air bag (inflator) module, refer to “Driver 
Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation”. 
For passenger air bag (inflator) module, refer to 
“Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and 
Installation”. For seat belt pretensioner, refer to 
“Front Seat Belt Removal an d Installation in Section 
8A”.
25) Temporarily store undeployed air bag (inflator)  module referring to “Precautions on Service and 
Diagnosis of Air Bag System” for details.
26) Contact your local distribu tor for further assistance.
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and 
Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal
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WARNING! 
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) 
module and seat belt pretensioner disposal 
procedures can result in air bag deployment 
and pretensioner activation which may cause 
personal injury. The undeployed air bag 
(inflator) module and the inactivated seat belt 
pretensioner must not be disposed of 
through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module and 
the inactivated seat belt pretensioner 
contains substances that can cause severe 
illness or personal injury if the sealed 
container is damaged during disposal.
 
Deployed air bag (inflator) module and the activated seat 
belt pretensioner can be disposed of through normal 
refuse channels just like any other parts. For their 
disposal, however, the following points should be noted.
• The air bag (inflator) module and the seat belt 
pretensioner immediately after deployment / activation 
is very hot. Wait for 30 minu tes to cool it off before 
handling it.
• Never apply water, oil, etc. to deployed air bag  (inflator) module and the activated seat belt 
pretensioner to cool it off and be careful so that water, 
oil etc. does not get on the deployed air bag (inflator) 
module and the activated seat belt pretensioner.
• After the 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, you should wear gloves and 
safety glasses.
• When disposing of the deployed air bag (inflator)  module and the activated seat belt pretensioner, be 
sure to seal it in a vinyl bag.
• When air bag (inflator) module and seat belt  pretensioner have been deployed / activated inside 
the vehicle which is going to be scrapped, leave them 
as installed to the vehicle.
• Be sure to wash your hand s with mild soap and water 
after handling them.
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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B8207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Air Bag System Components, Wiring and Connectors Location”
 
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Special Tools and Equipment
Use of Special ToolsS7RS0B8208001
WARNING! 
To avoid deployment when troubleshooting 
the air bag system, do not use electrical test 
equipment such as a battery powered or AC 
powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any 
type of electrical equipment other than that 
specified. Do not use a non-powered probe 
type tester.
Instructions must be followed carefully, 
otherwise personal  injury may result.
 
You should be familiar with  the tools listed under the 
heading “Special Tool”. You should be able to measure 
voltage and resistance. You should be familiar with 
proper use of a scan tool such as Air Bag Driver / 
Passenger Load Tool, Connector Test Adapter Kit and 
the Digital Multimeter.
Special tool
(A):  09932–76010 Connector Test Adapter Kit
This must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure 
requests checking or probing a terminal.
Using the appropriate adapter  in the special tool will 
ensure that no damage to the  terminal will occur from the 
multimeter probe, such as spreading or bending.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
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SDM bolt 9 0.9  6.5  )
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt 9 0.9  6.5  )
Passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching 
bolt 23 2.3 16.5 )
Sleeve lock nut 2.5 0.25  2.0  )
Side curtain-air bag (inflator) module attaching 
bolts 11 1.1 8.0 )
Forward-sensor mounting bolt 9 0.9  6.5  )
Side-sensor bolt 9 0.9  6.5  )
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