Trooper S V6-3.5L (1998)
Sensing And Diagnostic Module: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Inspection Required After An Accident
CAUTION: Certain SRS components must be replaced after a frontal crash involving air bag deployment.
In all types of accidents regardless of "Air Bag" deployment, visually inspect all of the following components and replace as required:
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Driver air bag assembly
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Passenger air bag assembly
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Steering wheel
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SRS coil assembly
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Steering column
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Knee bolster and instrument panel mounting attachments
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Driver seat and belt
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Passenger seat and bell
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SDM
SDM always should be checked according to "SDM Replacement Guidelines".
CAUTION: Refer to "SDM replacement Guidelines" below for important information on SDM replacement in both deployment and non-deployment
crashes.
Inspect SRS coil assembly wiring and steering wheel for any signs of scorching, meting, or damage due to excessive heat. If coil assembly wire or
steering wheel is damaged, replace them. The steering column and wheel must be dimensionally checked to determine if they are damaged. Refer to
Steering Wheel. Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. This does not include remanufactured parts purchased from an authorized Isuzu Retailer;
they may be used for SRS repairs.
Do not attempt to repair the SDM, the SRS harness, the SRS coil assembly, the air bag assembly, the steering wheel, or the steering column. Service of
these items is replacement only. Verify replacement part numbers.
CAUTION: Proper operation of the SDM and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return it to its
original production configuration.
NOTE:
- If any SRS components are damaged, they must be replaced. If SRS component mounting points are damaged, they must be replaced.
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. This does not include remanufactured parts purchased from an authorized dealer; they may be used for SRS
repairs.
- Do not attempt to service the SDM, the SRS coil assembly, or the air bag assembly. Service of these items is by replacement only.
- Verify the part number of replacement air bag assembly.
CAUTION:
- Never use the air bag assembly from another vehicle. Use only the air bag assembly for Trooper (SLX).
- Proper operation of the sensors and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) requires that any repairs to the vehicle structure return it to the original
production configuration. Deployment requires, at a minimum, replacement of the SDM, air bag assembly and dimensional inspection of the steering
column. Any visible damage to the SDM mounting bracket(s) requires replacement, and the steering column must be dimensionally inspected, whether
deployment occurred or not.
Accident With Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
Certain SRS components must be replaced or inspected for damage after a frontal crash involving air bag deployment. Those components are:
* Air bag assembly.
* SDM.
CAUTION: Refer to "SDM Replacement Guidelines" for important information on SDM replacement in both deployment and non deployment
crashes.
* SRS coil assembly - Inspect wiring and connector for any signs of scorching, melting, or damage due to excessive heat. Replace if damaged. Refer to
SRS coil assembly/Service and Repair.See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/SRS Coil Assembly
Accident With or Without Deployment-Component Inspection
Certain SRS and restraint system components must be inspected after any crash, whether the air bag deployed or not. Those components are:
* Steering column, Refer to Steering Column/ Testing and Inspection. "After an accident Damage".
* Knee bolsters and mounting points - Inspect for any distortion, bending, cracking, or other damage.