Panel SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2001 2.G Owner's Guide

AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-61
INSPECTION
•Check SDM and SDM plate for dents, cracks or deformation.
•Check SDM connector for damage, cracks or lock mecha-
nism.
•Check SDM terminal for bent, corrosion or rust.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
•Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body mounted on SDM
•Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body
mounted on SDM
2) Install SDM (2) to vehicle.
3) Tighten SDM bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
SDM bolt (a) : 6 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
4) Connect SDM connector (1) to SDM (2) securely.
5) Install tuner assembly, clock assembly (5), tuner pocket,
radio hole cover (4), etc. and ashtray (3).
6) Install center garnish panel (2).
7) Install front and rear center console box (1).
8) Connect negative cable to battery.
9) Enable air bag system. Refer to “ENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEM” in this section. CAUTION:
Do not connect a tester whatever type it may be.
Never repair or disassemble SDM.
If SDM has been dropped, it should be replaced.
CAUTION:
Ensure that arrow on the SDM is pointing toward the front
of the vehicle.(a)
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FORWARD

10B-62 AIR BAG SYSTEM
Forward Sensor
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG
SYSTEM” in this section.
3) Remove front grill referring to “FRONT BUMPER” in Section
9.
4) Disconnect forward sensor connector sliding connector outer
(1) as shown.
5) Remove forward sensor bolts (1), and forward sensor (2)
from front panel (3). WARNING:
During service procedures, be very careful when han-
dling a sensor.
Never strike or jar a sensor.
Under some circumstances, it could cause improper
operation of the air bag system. A sensor and mount-
ing bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure
proper operation.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-63
INSPECTION
•Check sensor (1) and its bracket (2) for dents, cracks, defor-
mation or rust.
•Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side) or
lock mechanism for damage or crack.
•Check connector terminals for bent, corrosion or rust.
•Check sensor for resistance.
Sensor resistance : 738 - 905 Ω
ΩΩ Ω
INSTALLATION
1) Check that none of following faulty conditions exists.
•Bend or deformity of sensor bracket (1) and front panel.
•Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor bracket (1) with
sensor or excessive rust.
2) Apply thread lock cement to mounting bolts thread. Install
forward sensor (1) on front panel (2) and tighten mounting
bolts (3) to specified torque.
“A” : Thread lock cement “1332B” 99000-32100
Tightening torque
(a) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.2 lb-ft) CAUTION:
Never disassemble forward sensor.
Sensor should be replaced when it was dropped from a
height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more.
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CAUTION:
Proper operation of forward sensor requires sensor be
rigidly attached to vehicle structure and that the arrow on
sensor bracket be pointing toward the front of the vehi-
cle.
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10B-72 AIR BAG SYSTEM
Deployment/Activation Inside Vehicle
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including
the air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners.
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) [For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Disconnect contact coil connector (1) located near the base
of the steering column.
[For passenger air bag (inflator) module]
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module connector (2).
[For seat belt pretensioner]
Remove both side (driver and passenger side) front pillar
lower trim and disconnect seat belt pretensioner connectors
(3).
4) Confirm that each air bag (inflator) module is securely
mounted. CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, deploy/activate
the air bag and pretensioner outside vehicle according to
“DEPLOYMENT/ACTIVATION OUTSIDE VEHICLE”, for
deploying/activating it inside will cause the instrument
panel, glove box and their vicinity to be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded
vehicle inspection and repair.
[A] : For Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[B] : For Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module
[C] : For Seat Belt Pretensioner
[A]
[B]
[C]
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