Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM)
CAUTION: This vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Refer to the SRS Component Location View in order to determine
whether you are performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring. When you are performing service on or near the SRS
components or the SRS wiring, refer to the SRS On-Vehicle Service information. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could cause air bag
deployment, personal injury or unnecessary SRS repairs.
The supplemental restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) maintains a reserve energy. When the vehicle power is insufficient to cause
deployment of the air bag, the reserve energy supply provides the deployment power. Deployment power is available for as much as two minutes after
disconnecting the vehicle power by any of the following methods:
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Turn OFF the ignition switch
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Remove the fuse that powers the DERM
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Disconnect the vehicle battery from the vehicle electrical system.
Performing the following procedures prevents deploying of the air bag from the reserve energy supply power. Disconnecting the DERM inflator module
from the deployment loop allows you to begin service immediately without waiting for the two minute time period to expire. Refer to Disabling the SRS.
SRS Sensor
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sensor replacement policy requires replacement of the sensors in the area of accident damage only. The area of
accident damage is defined as any area of the vehicle found in the following conditions:
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Crushed
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Bent
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Damaged in any way
In a significant front end collision in which the forward portions of the vehicle have contacted another vehicle, or a stationary object, a sensor on the
front of the vehicle, such as the radiator tie bar requires replacement.
Sensors in the area of accident damage must be replaced. Do not attempt to determine the condition of the sensor. You must always replace a sensor in
the area of accident damage, whether the inflator module deploys or not.
