The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
• Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit)
• Front air bag sensors
• Air bag modules
• Side crash sensors
• Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system
warning light
• Front seat belt pretensioners
• Related wiring
(With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
• Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light
• Driver seat slide position sensor
• Front passenger seat weight sensors
• Front passenger seat weight sensor control
module
• Front passenger seat belt buckle switches
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
Before DrivingDrive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
4. Remove nuts.
CAUTION:
Removing the rear bumper ...
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
If the brake system warning light illuminates
If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there may be
a problem with the brakes.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to
t ...