ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
2. CHECK STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the steering pad removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad or steering wheel with a new one:
HINT:
There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation procedures of the steering pad, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-)
battery terminal to disable the SRS system (See page
).
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, s ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (, 173), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the ...