Hombre S Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (2000)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Seat Belts
Before servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop seat belt systems, refer to the following precautions:
- Clean the seat belt webbing with a mild soap and water solution only. using a soft brush or cloth.
- Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing.
- Keep sharp edges and other damaging objects away from the seat belts.
- Replace any seat belts which are cut or damaged in any way.
- Do not bend or damage any portion of the seat belt buckle or the latch plate.
- Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts and tighten them to the correct torque value.
- Start the anchor bolts by hand to ensure that they are not cross-threaded.
- Seat belts and retractors must be serviced as a set with service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to make repairs to the individual components.
- Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
- Replace any seat belts which have a visible CAUTION label instructing replacement.
SRS Sensor
The SRS sensor replacement policy requires replacing sensors in the area of accident damage. The area of accident damage is defined as the portion of
the vehicle which is crushed, bent, or damaged due to a collision. For example, a moderate collision where the front of the vehicle impacts a tree. If the
vehicle has a SRS sensor mounted forward of the radiator, the SRS sensor must be replaced.
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Replace the sensor whether or not the air bags have deployed.
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Replace the sensor even if the sensor appears to be undamaged.
Sensor damage which is not visible, such as slight bending of the mounting bracket or cuts in the wire insulation, can cause improper operation of the
SRS sensing system. Do not try to determine whether the sensor is undamaged, replace the sensor. Also, if you follow a diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
table and a malfunctioning sensor is indicated, replace the sensor.
Steering Wheel and Cable Reel
CAUTION: Before the shaft is rotated, remove the inflatable restraint coil assembly from the steering column and allow it to hang freely. Failure to do
so may damage the coil assembly.
When you are performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring, you must disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SRS repairs.
The supplemental restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) maintains a reserve energy supply. Ignition voltage may provide deployment energy if
the 23 volt Loop Reserve malfunction. Deployment power is available for as much as 10 seconds after disconnecting the vehicle power by any of the
following methods:
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You turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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You remove the fuse that provides power to the SDM.
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You disconnect the vehicle battery from the vehicle electrical system.
Performing the following procedure prevents deploying of the air bags from the reserve energy supply power.
