SRS Inspection (For Frontal Collision)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)

Part	SRS is activated	SRS is NOT activated
Air bag module (driver and front passenger air bag module)	REPLACE Install with new fasteners.	Remove air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel. Install passenger air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners. If damaged-REPLACE. Install air bag modules with new fasteners.
Crash zone sensor	REPLACE the crash zone sensor and bracket with new fasteners.	Remove the crash zone sensor. Check harness connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the crash zone sensor and bracket. Install the crash zone sensor to check fit. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners. If damaged-REPLACE the crash zone sensor and bracket with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies	REPLACE Install seat belt pretensioner with new fasteners.	Remove seat belt pre-tensioners. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting. Check retractor for smooth operation. Check seat belt adjuster for damage. If no damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly. If damaged-REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit	REPLACE Install with new fasteners.	Check case for dents, cracks or deformities. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners. If damaged-REPLACE. Install diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Steering wheel	Visually check steering wheel for deformities. Check harness (built into steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel. Check steering wheel for excessive free play. If no damage is found, reinstall. If damaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable	REPLACE the spiral cable.	Visually check spiral cable and combination switch for damage. Check connectors and protective tape for damage. Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation. If no damage is found, reinstall. If damaged-REPLACE.
Occupant classification system (Passenger seat)	Remove passenger seat. Check control unit case for dents, cracks of deformities. Check connectors and pressure sensor tube for damage, and terminals for deformities. Check the seat cushion frame and pan for any deformation, dents, cracks, or rust. Replace damaged components as necessary. (The occupant classification system will not function as designed with deformities in any of it's components.) If no damage is found, reinstall seat with new fasteners. If damaged - REPLACE seat cushion assembly with new fasteners.
Harness and connectors	Check connectors for poor connection, damage, and terminals for deformities. Check harness for binding, chafing, cuts, or deformities. If no damage is found, reinstall the harness and connectors. If damaged-REPLACE the damaged harness. Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify any SRS harness.
Instrument panel	REPLACE the instrument panel assembly.	Visually check instrument panel for damage. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel. If damaged-REPLACE the instrument panel.