Front ach OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Manual Online
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–12
Deployed Air Bag Assembly (Driver Side)
“You  should  wear  gloves  and  glasses.  After  the  air  bag
assembly has been deployed, the surface of the air bag
may  contain  solid  particulate.  This  solid  particulate
c o n s i s t s  p r i m a r i l y  o f  b y  p r oducts of the chemical reaction,
Potassium Chloride and copper metal dust. Compounds
of  Potassium  Borate,  Strontium  Chloride,  Copper
Chloride,  and  Ammonium  Chloride  may  be  found  in
amounts of about 1% (each) of the total particulate.”
Deployed Pretensioner Seat Belt.
You  should  wear  gloves  and  safety  glasses.  After  the
pretensioner seat belt has been deployed, the surface of
the pretensioner seat belt cylinder may heating up.
Air Bag Assembly and/or Pretensioner
Seat Belt Scrapping Procedure.
During the cause of vehicle’s useful life, certain situations
may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live air
bag  and/or  pretensioner  seat  belt.  (This  information
covers proper procedures for disposing of a live air bag
assembly and/or pretensioner seat belt.)
Before a live air bag assembly can be dispose off, it must
be deployed.
A  live  air  bag  assembly  and/or  pretensioner  seat  belt
must not be disposed of though normal refuse channels.
WARNING: FAILURE  TO  FOLLOW  PROPER
SUPPLEMENTAL  RESTRAINT  SYSTEM  (SRS)  AIR
BAG  ASSEMBLY  DISPOSAL  PROCEDURES  CAN
RESULT  IN  AIR  BAG  DEPLOYMENT  WHICH  MAY
CAUSE  PERSONAL  INJURY.    AN  UNDPLOYED  AIR
BAG  ASSEMBLY  MUST  NOT  BE  DISPOSED  OF
THROUGH  NORMAL  REFUSE  CHANNELS.    THE
UNDEPLOYED  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS  DAMAGED  DURING  DISPOSAL.    DISPOSAL  IN
ANY  MANNER  INCONSISTENT  WITH  PROPER
PROCEDURES  MAY  BE  A  VIOLATION  OF    LOCAL
LAW.
In  situations  which  require  deployment  of  a  live  air  bag
assembly,  deployment  may  be  accomplished  inside  or
outside  the  vehicle.    The  method  employed  depends
upon  the  final  disposition  of  the  particular  vehicle,  as
noted in “Deployment Outside Vehicle” and “Deployment
Inside Vehicle” in this section.
Cautions About Air Bag Deployment And
Disposal
Failure  to  follow  proper  procedures  could  result  in
erroneous air bag deployment which may cause personal
injury be sure to follow proper procedures.
1. Turn off (Lock) the ignition switch and disconnect the
minus terminal of the battery, then start the work 15 or
more  sec  later.  (Air  bag  is  designed  to  work  by  the
back-up  power  source  even  if  the  battery  power
source is cut off at vehicle collision).
2. Be sure not to disassemble the air bag.
3. Do not give an impact to the air bag and bring the air
bag  close  to  magnet.  (The  air  bag  could  deploy
unexpectedly).4. Place the air bag with its trim cover up.
5. Do not let the air bag deploy directly on the floor. (The
air bag may be blown off 2 
 3 m (6.5 or 10 feet)).
6. Be  sure to install  the  air bag  firmly  to  a  deployment
tool (fixing tool).
7. Set a battery 10 m (33 feet) or more away from the air
bag.
8. Before  disconnecting  air  bag  harness,  ground  the
worker by touching the vehicle outer panel with bare
hand.
9. When  connecting  or  disconnecting  the  harness,  do
not work just in front of the air bag.
10. As  deployment  gives  rise  to  big  sound,  warn  the
people  around  against  it.  Further,  try  to  reduce  the
sound  by  covering  the  steering  wheel  or  tires,  and
shut  the  vehicle  windows  in  case  of  deployment
inside the vehicle.
11. As  deployment  generates  smoke,  select  a  well
ventilated  place.  (In  case  of  deployment  indoors,
avoid  deployment  just  under  a  fire  alarm,  smoke
sensor, and fluorescent lamps).
12. Be careful not to inhale the smoke after deployment.
13. If  part  of  the  vehicle  glass  is  damaged,  cover  the
vehicle  with  a  car  cover  to  prevent  the  glass  from
braking at the time of deployment.
14. Do  not  touch  the  air  bag  immediately  after
deployment, since it remains hot for 30 minutes.
15. Do  not  water  the  air  bag  immediately  after
deployment.
16. Wear safety glasses and gloves throughout the work
and wash the glasses and gloves after the work.
17. Do not reuse the removed air bag for another vehicle.
(Deployment  characteristic  is  different  with  vehicle
types).
Deployment Outside Vehicle (Driver Air
Bag Assembly)
Deployment  outside  the  vehicle  is  proper  when  the
vehicle  is  to  be  returned  to  service.    This  includes,  for
example, situations in which the vehicle will be returned to
useful service after a functionally or cosmetically deficient
air bag assembly is replaced.  Deployment and disposal
of a malfunctioning air bag assembly is, of course, subject
to any required retention period.
For deployment of a live (undeployed) air bag assembly
outside  the  vehicle,  the  deployment  procedure  must  be
followed exactly.  Always wear safety glasses during this
deployment procedure until a deployed air bag assembly
is  scrapped  or  until  an  undeployed  air  bag  assembly  is
shipped.  Before performing the procedures you should
be  familiar  with  servicing the  SRS  and  with  proper
handling of the air bag assembly.  Procedures should be
read fully before they are performed.
The following procedure requires use of 5–8840–2468–0
SRS  deployment  harness  with  appropriate  pigtail
adapter.    Do  not  attempt  procedure  without
5–8840–2468–0 adapter.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE  ORDER  LISTED  MAY  RESULT  IN  PERSONAL
INJURY.    NEVER  CONNECT  DEPLOYMENT 
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13. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.
NOTE: The  remaining  steps  are  to  be  followed  in  the
unlikely  event  that  the  air  bag  assembly  did  not  deploy
after following the above procedures.
14. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been
disconnected from the power source and that its two
banana  plugs  have  been  shorted  together  by  fully
seating one banana plug into the other.
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15. Disconnect  the  pigtail  adapter  from  the  air  bag
assembly.
WARNING: WHEN  STORING  A  LIVE  AIR  BAG
ASSEMBLY  OR  WHEN  LEAVING  A  LIVE  AIR  BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG UP AND 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
16. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the bag
facing up, away from the surface upon which it rests.
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Deployment Inside Vehicle (Vehicle
Scrapping Procedure)
Deployment inside vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to
be  destroyed  or  salvaged  for  component  parts.    This
includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:
1. The vehicle has completed its useful life.
2. The  vehicle  has  been  damaged  beyond  repair  in  a
nondeployment type accident.
3. The  vehicle  has  been  stripped  or  damaged  beyond
repair in a theft.
4. The vehicle will be salvaged for component parts to
be  used  on  a  vehicle  with  a  different  Vehicle
Identification  Number  (VIN)  as  opposed  to  being
rebuilt as same VIN.  Never use SRS components
from another vehicle.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR
BAG  ASSEMBLY  DISPOSAL  PROCEDURES  CAN
RESULT  IN  AIR  BAG  DEPLOYMENT  WHICH  MAY
CAUSE  PERSONAL  INJURY.    UNDEPLOYED  AIR
BAG  ASSEMBLIES  MUST  NOT  BE  DISPOSED  OF
THROUGH  NORMAL  REFUSE  CHANNELS.    THE
UNDEPLOYED  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  CONTAINS
SUBSTANCES THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS
OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER
IS  DAMAGED  DURING  DISPOSAL.    DISPOSAL  IN
ANY  MANNER  INCONSISTENT  WITH  PROPER
PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL,
STATE AND/OR LOCAL LAWS.
1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK,” remove key and put
on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats.
3. Disconnect  driver  air  bag  assembly,  yellow  2–pin
connector located at the base of the steering column.
4. Cut the driver air bag assembly yellow 2–pin harness
connector from the vehicle leaving at least 15 cm (six
inches) of wire at the connector.
5. Strip  13  mm  (1/2  inch)  of  insulation  from  yellow  –
green and yellow – black wire lead of the connector.
6. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from 0.8
mm
 (18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire.  These
wires will be used to fabricate the driver deployment
harness.
7. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends of
the wires cut in the previous step.
8. Short  the  wires  by  twisting  together  one  end  from
each.  Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not
be connected to a power source until the air bag is to
be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.    NEVER  CONNECT  DEPLOYMENT  WIRES
TO  ANY  POWER  SOURCE  BEFORE  CONNECTING
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
LEADS.    DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHALL  REMAIN
SHORTED AND BE NOT CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  WILL  IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED  TO  IT.    WEAR  SAFETY  GLASSES 
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THROUGHOUT  THIS  ENTIRE  DEPLOYMENT  AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.
9. Twist  together  one  connector  wire  lead  to  one
deployment  wire.    The  connection  should  be
mechanically secure.
10. Bend  twisted  connection  made  in  the  previous  step
flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate and
secure.
11. Twist  together,  bend  and  tape  the  remaining
connector  wire  lead  to  the  remaining  deployment
wire.
12. Connect the deployment harness to the driver air bag
assembly, yellow 2–pin connector at the base of the
steering column.  Route deployment harness out the
driver side of the vehicle.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHALL  REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  WILL  IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING  THE  DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  TO  THE
POWER  SOURCE SHOULD  ALWAYS  BE THE FINAL
STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT
PROCEDURE.
FAILURE  TO  FOLLOW  PROCEDURES  IN  THE
ORDER  LISTED  COULD  RESULT  IN  PERSONAL
INJURY.
13. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly, yellow 2–pin
connector located behind glove box assembly.
14. Cut  the  passenger  air  bag  assembly  harness
connector from the vehicle leaving at least 15 cm (six
inches) of wire at the connector.
15. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from blue–white
and pink–blue wire lead of the connector.
16. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from 0.8
mm
 (18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire.  These
wires  will  be  used  to  fabricate  the  passenger
deployment harness.
17. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends of
the wires cut in the previous step.
18. Short  the  wires  by  twisting  together  one  end  from
each.  Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not
be connected to a power source until the air bag is to
be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.  NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT WIRES
TO  ANY  POWER  SOURCE  BEFORE  CONNECTING
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
LEADS.    DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHALL  REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  WILL  IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED  TO  IT.    WEAR  SAFETY  GLASSES
THROUGHOUT  THIS  ENTIRE  DEPLOYMENT  AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.19. Twist  together  one  connector  wire  lead  to  one
deployment  wire.    The  connection  should  be
mechanically secure.
20. Bend  twisted  connection  made  in  the  previous  step
flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate and
secure.
21. Twist  together,  bend  and  tape  the  remaining
connector  wire  lead  to  the  remaining  deployment
wire.
22. Connect the deployment harness to the passenger air
bag assembly, yellow 2–pin connector located behind
the glove box assembly.  Route deployment harness
out the passenger side of the vehicle.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHALL  REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  WILL  IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED  TO  IT.    CONNECTING  THE
DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHOULD  ALWAYS  BE  THE
FINAL  STEP  IN  THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES  IN  THE ORDER  LISTED  COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
23. Verify  that  the  inside  of  the  vehicle  and  the  area
surrounding  the  vehicle  are  clear  of  all  people  and
loose or flammable objects.
24. Stretch  the  driver  and  passenger  deployment
harness to their full length.
25. Completely  cover  windshield  area  and  front  door
window openings with a drop cloth, blanket or similar
item.    This  reduces  the  possibility  of  injury  due  to
possible  fragmentation  of  the  vehicle’s  glass  or
interior.
26. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to  deploy  the  air  bags.    The  deployment  will  be
accompanied  by  a  substantial  noise  which  may
startle the uninformed.
27. Separate  the  two  ends  of  the  driver  deployment
harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  SHALL  REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE  UNTIL  THE  AIR  BAG  IS  TO  A  POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE  AIR  BAG  ASSEMBLY  WILL  IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED  TO  IT.    CONNECTING  THE
DEPLOYMENT  WIRES  TO  THE  POWER  SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG  ASSEMBLY  DEPLOYMENT  PROCEDURE.
FAILURE  TO  FOLLOW  PROCEDURES  IN  THE
ORDER  LISTED  COULD  RESULT  IN  PERSONAL
INJURY.
NOTE: When  the  air  bag  deploys,  the  rapid  gas
expansion  will  create  a  substantial  noise.    Notify  all
people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
air bags. 
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9J–30
Service Precautions for SRS
Component Service
CAUTION: When  fasteners  are  removed,  always
reinstall them at the same location from which they
were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use
the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a
fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may
be  used.  fasteners  that  are  not  reused,  and  those
requiring  thread  locking  compound  will  be  called
out.  The  correct  torque  value  must  be  used  when
installing  fasteners  that  require  it.  If  the  above
conditions are not followed, parts or system damage
could result.
WARNING: WHEN  PERFORMING  SERVICE  ON  OR
AROUND  SRS  COMPONENTS  OR  SRS  WIRING,
FOLLOW  THE  PROCEDURES  LISTED  BELOW  TO
TEMPORARILY  DISABLE  THE  SRS.  FAILURE  TO
FOLLOW  PROCEDURES  COULD  RESULT  IN
POSSIBLE  AIR  BAG  DEPLOYMENT,  PERSONAL
INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS REPAIRS.
The  SDM  in  Driver–Passenger  SRS  can  maintain
sufficient  voltage  to  cause  a  deployment  for  up  to  15
seconds  after  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  “OFF,”  the
battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is
removed.
Many  of  the  service  procedures  require  removal  of  the
“C–21” fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly
from  the  deployment  loop  to  avoid  an  accidental
deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from
the deployment loop as noted in the “Disabling the SRS”
procedure  that  follows,  service  can  begin  immediately
without waiting for the 15 second time period to expire.
Disabling The SRS
Removal
Turn  the  ignition  switch  to  “OFF”  and  turn  the  steering
wheel  so  that  the  vehicle’s  wheels  are  pointing  straight
ahead.
1. Remove SRS fuse “C–21” from left dash side lower
fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect  yellow  2–pin  connector  at  the  base  of
steering column. 
3 . R e m o v e  g l o v e  b o x  a s s e m b l y ;  R e f e r  t o  “ P a s s e n g e r  a i r
bag assembly replacement” in this section.
4. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly yellow 2–pin
connector behind the glove box assembly.
CAUTION: W i t h  t h e  “ C – 2 1 ”  f u s e  r e m o v e d  a n d
ignition switch “ON,” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
will be “ON.” This is normal operation and does not
indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling The SRS
Installation
Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Connect yellow 2–pin connector  passenger air bag
assembly.2. Install  glove  box  assembly.  Refer  to  “Passenger  Air
Bag Assembly Replacement” in this section.
3. Connect  yellow  2–pin  connector  at  the  base  of  the
steering column.
4. Install “AIR BAG” fuse “C–21” to left dash side lower
fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to “ON” and verify that the “AIR BAG”
warning lamp turn on 3.5 seconds and then turns “OFF.” If
it  does  not  operate  as  described,  perform  the  “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” in this section.
Handling / Installation / Diagnosis
1. Air  bag  assembly  should  not  be  subjected  to
temperatures above 93
C (200F).
2. Air bag assembly, and SDM should not be used if they
have been dropped from a height of 100 centimeters
(3.28 feet) or more.
3. When a SDM is replaced, it must be oriented with the
arrow  on  the  SDM  pointing  toward  the  front  of  the
vehicle. It is very important for the SDM to be located
flat  on  the  mounting  surface,  parallel  to  the  vehicle
datum  line.  It  is  important  that  the  SDM  mounting
surface is free of any dirt or other foreign material.
4. Do not apply power to the SRS unless all components
are  connected  or  a  diagnostic    chart  requests  it,  as
this will set a diagnostic trouble code.
5. The  “SRS  Diagnostic  System  Check”  must  be  the
starting  point  of  any  SRS  diagnostics.  The  “SRS
Diagnostic  System  Check”  will  verify  proper  “AIR
BAG” warning lamp operation and will lead you to the
correct  chart  to  diagnose  any  SRS  malfunctions.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended
diagnostic  time,  incorrect  diagnosis,  and  incorrect
parts replacements.
Inspections Required After An Accident
CAUTION: C e r t a i n  S R S  c o m p o n e n t s  m u s t  b e
replaced  after  a  frontal  crash  involving  air  bag
deployment.
In  all  types  of  accidents  regardless  of  “Air  Bag”
deployment,  visually  inspect  all  of  the  following
components and replace as required:
— Driver air bag assembly
— Passenger air bag assembly
— Driver pretensioner assembly
— Passenger pretensioner assembly
— Steering wheel
— SRS coil assembly
— Steering column
— Knee  bolster  and  instrument  panel  mounting
attachments
— Driver seat and belt
— Passenger seat and belt
—SDM
SDM  always  should  be  checked  according  to  “SDM
Replacement Guidelines.” 
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J–33
Sensing And Diagnostic Module (SDM)
Service Precautions
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES,  BE
VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  SDM.  NEVER
STRIKE  OR  JAR  SDM.  UNDER  SOME
CIRCUMSTANCES,  IT  COULD  CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR  IMPROPER  OPERATION  OF  THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) . SDM
MOUNTING  BRACKET  BOLTS  MUST  BE
CAREFULLY  TORQUED  TO  ASSURE  PROPER
OPERATION.  NEVER  POWER  UP  THE  SRS  WHEN
SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED
WHILE  NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE
WHICH COULD CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: PROPER OPERATION OF THE SENSING
AND  DIAGNOSTIC  MODULE  (SDM)  REQUIRES  THE
SDM  TO  BE  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE
STRUCTURE  AND  THAT  THE  ARROW  ON  THE
SENSOR  BE  POINTING  TOWARD  THE  FRONT  OF
THE VEHICLE.
SDM  is  specifically  calibrated  and  is  keyed  to  the  SDM
location SRS wiring harness. Caution should be used to
ensure proper location of the SDM. The keying of the
SDM to its location and wiring harness connectors should
never be modified in the field.
Removal
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in this
section).
2. Remove the transmission knob (for M/T) and transfer
lever knob.
3. Remove the front console assembly and disconnect
wiring harness connector.
4. Pull  CPA  (Connector  Position  Assurance)  out  and
push  connector  lock  down  to  disconnect  the  SDM
harness connector.
5. Remove the three SDM fixing bolts and remove SDM.
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Legend
(1) SDM
(2) SRS Harness
(3) Connector Position Assurance
Installation
1. Install the SDM on bracket and fixing bolts and tighten
the fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nꞏm (1.0 Kgꞏm/87 Ib in)
2. Connect the SDM harness connector and after that,
put CPA into connector.
3. Install the front console.
4. Install  the  transmission  knob  (for  M/T)  and  transfer
lever knob. 
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9J1–7
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
Chart A  SDM Integrity Check 
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES.    BE  VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  A  SENSING  AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM).  NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM.  NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN THE
S D M  I S  N O T  R I G I D LY  AT TA C H E D  T O  T H E  V E H I C L E .   A L L  S D M  A N D  M O U N T ING BRACKET FASTENERS MUST
BE CAREFULLY TORQUED AND THE ARROW MUST BE POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE
TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE  WHICH  COULD  CAUSE  DEPLOYMENT  AND  RESULT  IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Step
ActionYe sNo
11. This chart assumes that the “SRS Diagnostic System Check”
and either a symptom chart or a diagnostic trouble code chart
diagnosis have been performed.  When all circuitry outside the
SDM has been found to operate properly, as indicated by the
appropriate  diagnostic  chart,  and  the  symptom  or  DTC
remains current, the following 
2. Diagnostic procedures must be performed to verify the need
for SDM replacement. 
3. Ignition switch “OFF”.
4. Reconnect all SRS components, ensure all components are
properly mounted.   
5. Ensure  the  ignition  switch  has  been  “OFF”  for  at  least  15
seconds.
6. Note  “AIR  BAG”  warning  lamp  as  ignition  switch  is  turned
“ON.”
Does warning lamp turn on 3.5 seconds then go “OFF”?
The symptom or
DTC is no longer
occurring
Clear SRS
diagnostic trouble
codes  
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 2
2Using a scan tool request diagnostic trouble code display
Is the same symptom or DTC occurring as was when the “SRS
Diagnostic System Check ” was first performed?
Go to Step 3
Ignition switch
“OFF”  
Go to the
appropriate chart
for the indicated
malfunction
31. Clear “SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes”.
2. Ignition switch “OFF” for at least two minutes.
3. Note  “AIR  BAG”  warning  lamp  as  ignition  switch  is  turned
“ON.”
Does warning lamp turn on 3.5 seconds then go “OFF”?SRS is functional
and free of
malfunctions
No further
diagnosis is
required
Go to Step 4
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Go to Step 4
4Reconnect  all  SRS  components,  ensure  all  components  are
properly mounted.
Was this step finished?Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 4 
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RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–36
DTC 51  Air Bag Deployment Event Commanded 
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES.  BE  VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  A  SENSING  AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM.  NEVER POWER UP THE SRS 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 SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE  WHICH  COULD  CAUSE  DEPLOYMENT  AND  RESULT  IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
2Ignition switch “OFF.”
Have air bag assemblies deployed?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“repairs and
inspections
required after an
accident” in this
section
Clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 3
3Inspect front of vehicle and undercarriage for sings of impact.
Were signs of impact found?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“Repairs and
Inspections
Required After An
Accident” in this
section
Clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Reconnect all
SRS system
components,
ensure all
components are
properly mounted
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check” 
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RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–38
DTC 53 Deployment Commanded WITH Deployment Loop Fault Or Energy Reserves Out
Of Range 
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES.  BE  VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  A  SENSING  AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM.  NEVER POWER UP THE SRS 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 SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE  WHICH  COULD  CAUSE  DEPLOYMENT  AND  RESULT  IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check” 
2Ignition switch “OFF.”
Have air bag assembles deployed?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“Repairs And
Inspections
Required After An
Accident” in this
section
Clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 3
3Inspect front of vehicle and undercarriage for signs of impact.
Were signs of impact found?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“Repairs And
Inspections
Required After An
Accident” in this
section
Clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Reconnect all
SRS system
components,
ensure all
components are
properly mounted
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check” 
Page 3529 of 6000

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–42
DTC 71 Internal SDM Fault 
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES.  BE  VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  A  SENSING  AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM.  NEVER POWER UP THE SRS 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 SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE  WHICH  COULD  CAUSE  DEPLOYMENT  AND  RESULT  IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: When DTC 19 or 25 has been set, it is necessary to replace the SDM.  Setting DTC 19 and 25 or 51
or 53 will also cause DTC 71 to set.  When a scan tool “CLEAR CODES” command is issued and the
malfunction is no longer present, DTC 51 or 53 and DTC 71 will remain current.  Ensure that the short to voltage
condition DTC 19, 25 is repaired prior to installing a replacement SDM to avoid damaging the SDM. 
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
2Note SRS “Diagnostic System Check.”
IS DTC 19 OR 25 OR 51 OR 53 ALSO SET (CURRENT OR
HISTORY)? (REFER TO NOTICE ABOVE.)Go to DTC 19 if
DTC 19 is set
Go to DTC 25 if
DTC 25 is set
Go to DTC 51 if
DTC 51 is set
Go to DTC 53 if
DTC 53 is set
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check” 
Page 3551 of 6000

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–64
DTC 52 Deployment Event Commanded 
WARNING: DURING  SERVICE  PROCEDURES.  BE  VERY  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  A  SENSING  AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM.  NEVER POWER UP THE PRETENSIONER
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  PRETENSIONER. THE  SDM  COULD  BE
ACTIVATED  WHEN  POWERED  WHILE  NOT  RIGIDLY  ATTACHED  TO  THE  VEHICLE  WHICH  COULD  CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
2Ignition switch “OFF.”
Have pretensioner assemblies deployed?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“repairs and
inspections
required after an
accident” in this
section
clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 3
3Inspect front of vehicle and undercarriage for sings of impact.
Were signs of impact found?Replace
components and
perform
inspections as
directed in
“Repairs and
Inspections
Required After An
Accident” in this
section
Clear diagnostic
trouble codes
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Reconnect all
SRS system
components,
ensure all
components are
properly mounted
Repeat “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”