
01–10 –INTRODUCTION REPAIR INSTRUCTION
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2004 COROLLA (RM1037U)
2. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SRS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
HINT:
The vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), such as the horn button assembly,
the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly, the center airbag sensor
assembly, the front airbag sensor, the side airbag sensor and the seat belt pretensioner.
Failure to carry out the service operations in the correct sequence could cause the supplemental restraint
system to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. It may lead to a serious accident.
Furthermore, if a mistake is made in servicing the supplemental restraint system, it is possible that the SRS
will fail to operate when required. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or
replacement), be sure to read the following items carefully. Then follow the correct procedure described in
this manual.
(a) GENERAL NOTICE
(1) Malfunction symptoms of the supplemental restraint system are difficult to confirm, so the diag-
nostic trouble codes become the most important source of information when troubleshooting.
When troubleshooting the supplemental restraint system, always check the diagnostic trouble
codes before disconnecting the battery (See page 05–424).
(2) Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the ”LOCK”
position and the negative (–) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The supplemental restraint system is equipped with a back–up power source, so, if work is
started within 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
the SRS may deploy.)
When the negative (–) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, memory of the clock and
audio systems will be cancelled. So, before starting work, make a record of the memorized con-
tents in each memory system. Then, when work is finished, reset the clock and audio systems
as before. To avoid erasing the memory in each memory system, never use a back–up power
supply from another battery.
(3) Even in case of a minor collision where the SRS does not deploy, the horn button assembly, the
instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly and the seat belt
pretensioner should be inspected (See pages 60–14, 60–26, 60–32 and 61–9).
(4) Never use SRS related parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new
parts.
(5) Before repairs, remove the airbag sensor if shocks are likely to be applied to the sensor during
repairs.
(6) Never disassemble and repair the airbag sensor assembly, the horn button assembly, the instru-
ment panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly or the seat belt preten-
sioner.
(7) If the airbag sensor assembly, the side airbag sensor assembly, the horn button assembly, the
instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly or the seat belt pre-
tensioner have been dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket
or connector, replace them with new ones.
(8) Do not directly expose the airbag sensor assembly, the horn button assembly, the instrument
panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly or the seat belt pretensioner
to hot air or flames.
(9) Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kΩ/V minimum) for troubleshooting of an electrical
circuit.
(10) Information labels are attached to the SRS components. Follow the instructions on the notices.
(11) After work on the supplemental restraint system is completed, check the SRS warning light (See
page 05–424).