Esteem GLX Wagon Plus L4-1.8L (1999)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Air Bag Wire Harness and Connectors
Air bag wire harness can be identified easily as it is covered with a yellow protection tube. Be very careful when handling it.
When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an
assembly.
When installing it, be careful so that the air bag wire harness is not caught or does not interfere with other parts.
Make sure all air bag system grounding points are clean and grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-metal contact. Poor grounding can
cause intermittent problems that are difficult to diagnose.
Service and Diagnosis
WARNING/CAUTION labels are attached on each part of air bag system components (SDM, air bag (inflator) modules). Be sure to follow the
instructions.
WARNING:
If the air bag system and another vehicle system both need repair, Suzuki recommends that the air bag system be repaired first, to help avoid
unintended air bag system activation.
Do not modify the steering wheel, dashboard or any other air bag system components. Modifications can adversely affect air bag system performance
and lead to injury.
Failure to follow procedures could result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or unneeded air bag system repairs.
Many of service procedures require disconnection of "AIR BAG" fuse and air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger) from initiator circuit to
avoid an accidental deployment.
Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all components are connected or a diagnostic table requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble code.
The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK must be the starting point of any air bag diagnostics. The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
CHECK will verify proper "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation and will lead you to the correct table to diagnose any air bag malfunctions. Bypassing
these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacements.
Never use air bag component parts from another vehicle.
If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93°C (200°F) (for example, during a paint baking process), remove the air bag system components
beforehand to avoid component damage or unintended system activation.
