Connecting Airbag; Operation, Installation And Diagnosis; Repair And Check After Accident; Replacing Airbag Parts After Activation In Accident - Chery QQ Service Manual

Connecting Airbag

1. Insert airbag fuse into fuse box
2. Turn ignition switch to on position, airbag indicator light will be turned on for 6 seconds
and then goes out. If the indicator light does not work in accordance with the foregoing,
please refer to "Check with SRS Diagnostic System" part of this manual.
Warning: Keep away from airbag when turning on ignition switch to avoid personal injuries.

Operation, Installation and Diagnosis

Airbag shall not be placed in ambient temperatures higher than 65ºC (149ºF)
After falling from a height of 0.9 meter (3 feet) or higher, the airbag and SDM shall not
be used again.
When replacing SDM, the arrow on SDM shall always point to forward direction of
vehicle.
SDM must be installed horizontally on the installing surface, and must be parallel to
vehicle body coordinate axes.
To avoid diagnostic fault code, do not supply power to airbag before all system
components are properly connected. Or the airbag shall be powered in accordance with
special requirements of diagnostic tester if any.
Any SRS system diagnosis must be started with SRS diagnostic system. SRS diagnostic
system inspection will check for correct indicating functions and select correct method to
diagnose any SRS fault. Omission of this step may result in longer diagnostic hours or
inaccurate part replacement.

Repair and Check after Accident

Warning: any repair of vehicle structure shall resume the original shape. For triggered airbag,
SDM and airbag shall be replaced with measurement of steering post dimension.
Any damaged SRS part or mount point must be replaced.
Never use SRS parts from other vehicles (except new SRS parts from the vehicle of the
same model).
Do not try to repair hairspring, airbag and safety belts. Should any defect be found, these
parts must be replaced.
Check replaced SRS part number or marks. Airbag gas generator with the same look may
have a different internal structure.

Replacing Airbag Parts after Activation in Accident

All SRS parts must be replaced after airbag is activated in a collision accident. Powder-like
residue may be found on airbag surface after activation, which may include cereal starch and
products of chemical reaction (used to lubricate airbag when inflating).
SDM
Air bag module
SRS harness
Hairspring
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