Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
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.
Sensing and Diagnostic Module
The SDM in Driver-Passenger SRS can maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for up to 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned "OFF,"
the battery is disconnected, or the fuse powering the SDM is removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the "SRS-1" fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly from the deployment loop to avoid an
accidental deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected from the deployment loop as noted in the "Disabling the SRS" procedure , service can
begin immediately without waiting for the 15 seconds time period to expire.
