Accent L4-1.6L (2003)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
CUSTOMER CAUTIONS
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the airbag system to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. Possibly leading to
serious injury.
If a mistake is made in servicing the airbag system, it is possible that the airbag may fail to operate when required.
Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the following items carefully.
1. Be sure to proceed with airbag related service only after approx. 30 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position and the negative (-) battery cable is disconnected from the battery. The airbag system is equipped with a back-up power source to assure
the deployment of airbags when the battery cable is disconnected during an accident. The back-up power is available for approx. 150ms.
2. When the negative (-) battery cable is disconnected from the battery, the clock and audio system's memory will be wiped out. So before starting
work, make a record of the contents of the audio system's memory. When the work is finished, reset the audio system and adjust the clock.
3. Symptoms of malfunction of the airbag system are difficult to detect, so the diagnostic codes become the most important source of information
when troubleshooting.
4. When troubleshooting the airbag system, always inspect the diagnostic codes before disconnecting the battery.
5. Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
6. Never attempt to disassemble and repair the airbag modules (DAB, PAB, SAB, BPT), clock spring and wiring in order to reuse them.
7. If any component of the SRS has been dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace them with
new ones.
8. After work on the airbag system is completed, perform an SRS SRI check. The airbag indicator lamp can be triggered by faults in other circuit in
some cases. Therefore if the airbag indicator lamp goes on, be sure to erase the DTC codes using the Hi-Scan Pro just after repairing or replacing
the troubled parts, including the fuse.
9. Especially when performing body welding, never fail to disconnect the battery's negative (-) terminal.
