FAQ for Air Bag Sensor Repair
Q: What should be noticed when deploying the inflator module outside of the vehicle?
A:
When the inflator module deploys, the deployment fixture may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction to deploying an inflator module.
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01/11/2022 Q: What components should be replaced after a collision involving inflator module deployment?
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You need to replace the inflatable restraint IP module, inflatable restraint steering wheel module, and inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the side air bag-LH?
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You need to disable the SIR system, remove the driver seat, unclip the J-clips on the back of the driver's seat, remove the plastic molding that holds the driver-side airbag inflator module to the driver seat back frame, note the routing of the driver side airbag inflator module wiring harness and retaining clip attachments within the driver seat, then remove the driver side airbag inflator module wiring harness retaining clips, remove the driver side airbag inflator module wiring harness, and remove the driver side airbag inflator module from the driver seat back frame.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the LH side airbag?
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You should install the driver-side airbag inflator module wiring harness to the driver seat frame, while guiding the wiring harness through the appropriate spots on the driver seat frame, install the driver-side airbag inflator module wiring harness retaining clips to the driver seat frame, install the plastic molding that holds the driver side airbag inflator module to the driver seat back frame, install the driver side airbag inflator module to the driver seat back frame, connect the J-clips on the back of driver's seat, then install the driver seat, and enable the SIR system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when twisting together one end from each of the wires to short the wires?
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Deployment wires shall remain short, and not connected to a power source until you are ready to deploy the inflator module.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required when deploying the inflator module outside of the vehicle?
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The tools required include J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness, J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture, and an appropriate pigtail adaptor.
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01/11/2022 Q: When should you deploy the inflator modules inside the vehicle?
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You can deploy that when the vehicle has completed its useful life. when irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle in a non-deployment type accident. when irreparable damage occurs to the vehicle during a theft. and when the vehicle is being salvaged for parts to be used on a vehicle with a different VIN as opposed to rebuilding as the same VIN.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
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You need to connect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way connector to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor, install the CPA to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way wiring harness connector, then install the inflatable restraint side impact sensor to the center pillar, install the fasteners to the inflatable restraint side impact sensor, then install the seat belt retractor trim cover, finally enable the SIR system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fasteners securing onto the inflatable restraint side impact sensor?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be known in the arming and disarming procedure of the airbag?
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With the SDM Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG indicator illuminates. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SIR system malfunction.
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