If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following systems.
1. Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.
2. When installing a new driver’s airbag module, check the following. If necessary, install a new airbag module and steering wheel.
• The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
• The clearance between the driver’s airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.
• When steering wheel deformation in axial and vertical directions exceed limits.
Standard value:
Axial deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Front seat is damaged or deformed.
• Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
• Harness wire is exposed.
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Control unit is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or deformed.
• Airbag is deployed.
• Side airbag is deployed.
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
• Airbag is deployed.
If the side section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Side airbag sensor is cracked or deformed.
• Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
• Connector is scratched or cracked.
• Side airbag is deployed. (operating side)
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Combination switch or steering roll connector is cracked or deformed.
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts.
• Overall length of steering column should be within specification.
Standard value:
Overall length L
808.6±1.5 mm (31.83±0.06 in)
If necessary, replace it with new part.