On-Vehicle Service; Service Precautions; Service And Diagnosis - Suzuki Wagon R RB310 Supplementary Service Manual

10B-64 AIR BAG SYSTEM

Service Precautions

Service and diagnosis

WARNING/CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components (SDM, air bag (inflator)
modules and seat belt pretensioners). Be sure to follow the instructions.
WARNING:
• If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, Suzuki recommends that the air
bag system be repaired first, to help avoid unintended air bag system activation.
• Do not modify the steering wheel, dashboard or any other on or around air bag system compo-
nents. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system performance and lead to injury.
• Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or
unneeded air bag system repairs.
• Many of service procedures require disconnection of "AIR BAG" fuse and air bag (inflator) module(s) (driver,
passenger and side air bag (inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners) from initiator circuit to avoid an
accidental deployment.
• Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic chart
requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
• The "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK" must be the starting point of any air bag diagnostics. The
"AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK" will verify proper "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation and will
lead you to the correct table to diagnose any air bag malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in
extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacements.
• Never use air bag component parts from another vehicle.
• If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93°C (200°F) (for example, during a paint baking pro-
cess), remove the air bag system components beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended sys-
tem activation.
• When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver, passenger and side of driver and passenger), seat belt
pretensioners (driver and passenger), side sensors or SDM, be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it.
If an excessive impact was applied (e.g., side sensors are dropped, SDM is dropped, air bag (inflator) mod-
ule is dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) is dropped
from a height of 30 cm (1 ft) or more), never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.
• When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect air bag (inflator) module connectors (driver, passenger
and side of driver and passenger) and seat belt pretensioner connectors (driver and passenger) respec-
tively.
• When applying paint around the air bag system related parts, use care so that the harness or connector will
not be exposed to the paint mist.
• Never expose air bag system component parts directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after painting)
or flames.
WARNING:
When performing service on or around air bag system components or air bag wiring, follow the proce-
dures listed in the following pages to temporarily disable the air bag system.
Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or
unneeded air bag system repairs.

On-Vehicle Service