Great Wall Florid. Manual - part 57

GWFLORID Maintenance Manual

226

Vehicle Collision Diagnostics

Whether the airbag is deployed or not, vehicle collision diagnostic and maintenance must be conducted 

according to the following procedures.

1.  Check the SRS-ECU diagnostic signal

(a)  Connect the diagnostic connector (X-431 diagnostic scanner). 

(b)  Read the diagnostic result with the X-431 diagnostic.

Caution: Due to impact, and when the battery's power supply is insufficient, the scanner will be unable 

to communicate with the SRS-ECU. At this time, use an external power supply, or make sure to 

perform inspection and maintenance on the dashboard's wire harness.

2.  Maintenance sequence

When the airbag is deployed, the following components should be replaced.

(a)  Driver side airbag module.
(b)  Front passenger side airbag module.

(c)  SRS-ECU.

(d)  Driver side and front passenger side preload seat belts.

Inspect the following components, if anything is abnormal, replace with a new one.

(a)  Clock spring.
(b)  Steering wheel, steering column, and steering lower shaft components.

Installation status of the driver side airbag module regarding the steering wheel.

(a)  Inspect whether the steering wheel's noise is abnormal, for improper movement, or abnormal clearance.

(b)  Inspect whether the wire harness connectors are broken and whether the terminals are deformed.

3.  SRS-ECU

(a)  Inspect whether the SRS-ECU housing and bracket are 

sunken or depressed, cracked, deformed, etc.

(b)  Inspect for broken connectors as well as deformed 

terminals.

(c)  Inspect the SRS-ECU bracket's installation status.

•  

Inspect whether the cover is sunken or depressed, 

cracked, deformed, etc.

•  

Inspect for broken connectors as well as deformed 

terminals and biting wire harnesses.

•  

Check whether the gas generator's housing is sunken or 

depressed, cracked, deformed, etc.

•  

Inspect whether the arrow's direction is pointed towards 

the front of the vehicle.

(d)  Inspect the airbag module's installation status.

4.  Inspect the driver side airbag module

5.  Clock spring

(a)  Inspect for broken connectors and protective tube and deformed terminals.

(b)  Inspect for deformed housing.

6.  Steering wheel, steering column, and lower shaft components

(a)  Inspect the driver side airbag module's installation status.

(b)  Inspect the steering wheel for abnormal noise, and whether the clearance is normal.

7.  Inspect the wire harness connectors (dashboard wire harness).

8.  Inspect whether the wire harnesses are firm. Check for damaged connectors, and deformed terminals.

Warning label

The driver side, clock spring, SRS-ECU, and front passenger side airbag, all have warning labels, with the 

caution areas shown by an image. While maintenaning and using the SRS airbag, please work in accordance 

with the label.Furthermore, when a label becomes damaged or dirty, please replace it with a new one. 

227

Airbags

Removal Method for Individual Components

SRS airbag system electronic control component (SRS-ECU)

1.  Areas of Importance

(a)  After taking off the battery's negative (-) terminal, wait for 60 s before operating. Wrap the removed 

negative (-) terminal in tape to insulate it.

(b)  The SRS-ECU can not be dismantled or repaired. If there is any malfunction, please replace it with a new 

one.

(c)  Do not let the SRS-ECU vibrate or collide with anything. If sunken or depressed, cracked, deformed, etc., 

please replace with a new SRS-ECU.

(d)  Every time the airbag is deployed, please replace with a new SRS-ECU.

(e)  Do not knock the SRS-ECU while removing or performing maintenance on the SRS-ECU's surrounding 

components.

2.  Operation before removal

(a)  Set the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
(b)  After taking off the battery's negative (-) terminal, put them in a proper place or wrap them in tape.

3.  Removal sequence

(a)  Remove the auxiliary facia console.
(b)  Reomve the connectors connected with the airbag ECU.
(c)  Remove the SRS-ECU.

4.  Installation sequence                                  

(a)  SRS-ECU.
(b)  Install the connectors connected with the airbag ECU.
(c)  Dashboard base.
(d)  Connect the battery's negative (-) terminal.

5.  Installation points

(a)  Install the SRS-ECU

Caution: If SRS-ECU isn't installed correctly, the SRS airbag will not operate properly.

(b)  Inspection after installation

•  Set the ignition switch to the ON position.
•  SRS warning lamp stays on for 6-7 s.
•  If the lamp does not turn off, malfunction inspection and troubleshooting should be performed.

6.  Inspection

(a)  Whether the SRS-ECU cover has sunken or depressed, cracked, deformed, etc.
(b)  Whether the connectors are damaged or deformed.

Caution: Please replace with a new SRS-ECU, if there is any sunkeness or depression, cracking, de-

formity, etc.

Except for the areas described above, to perform SRS-ECU inspections, please refer to the related troubleshooting 
contents.

GWFLORID Maintenance Manual

228

Driver Side Airbag Module (DAB), Front Passenger Side Air-
bag Module (PAB), Clock Spring, and Steering Wheel

Areas of Importance

1.   Take off the battery's negative (-) terminal, and wait for 60 s before operating. Wrap the removed 

negative (-) terminal in tape to insulate it.

2.   The airbag module and clock spring must not be dismantled or repaired. If there is any malfunction, 

replace the part.

3.   Pay attention to the usage of the airbag module and clock spring. Do not drop it or immerge it in water 

or oil. Furthermore, if there is any sinking or depression, cracking, deformity, etc., please replace it 

with a new part.

4.  Make sure the extended surface is faced upwards when the airbag module is to be deployed. Put it on 

a flat surface and do not place anything on top of it.

5.  Do not put the airbag module in a place where the temperature is over 93

o

C.

6.  After the airbag module is deployed, replace it with a new one. At the same time, inspect the clock 

spring (contact resistance between corresponding terminals should not be more than 0.8 Ω). If there 

is anything abnormal, replace it with a new one.

7.  Use gloves and protective glasses while operating on a deployed airbag.

8.  While scraping an undeployed airbag, make sure to discard it after it has been deployed first.

9.  During removal, to avoid experiencing static electricity interference leading to faulty execution, make 

sure to remove the other wire harness connectors after the DAB and PAB module wire harness 

connectors have been removed. Installation is done in reverse order.

Driver side front airbag, steering wheel, and clock spring removal

1.  Operation before removal

(a)  When the steering wheel and front tires are pointing straight ahead, take out the ignition switch.

(b)  Disconnect the battery's negative (-) terminal.

2.  Driver side airbag module removal sequence

(a)  Loosen the screws on both sides.

(b)  Lightly pick up the airbag module.

(c)  Disconnect the wire harness plug-in which is plugged into the airbag module.

(d)  Remove the driver side airbag module.

(e)  Remove steering wheel mounting bolt on the steering column.

(f)  Remove the steering wheel.

3.  Clock spring removal sequence (after steering wheel removal is completed)

(a)  Lightly remove the steering wheel (please refer to the areas of importance).

(b)  Open the combination switch's upper and lower protective cover, find and disconnect the wire harness connector 

at lower end.

(c)  Remove the clock spring.

Driver side front airbag, steering wheel, and clock spring installation

1.  Clock spring installation sequence

(a)   Inspection before installation.

This operation requires the inspection of the front tires to make sure they are first pointed straight ahead. If they 
are not, be sure to place them in the right position first.
•  Install the clock spring onto the steering column.
•  Firmly wedge the clock spring to the steering column. 
•  Install the dashboard wire harness under the clock spring.
•  Install the combination switch hood.                           

(b)   Inspection after installation.

2.  Steering wheel installation sequence (after clock spring installation is completed)

(a)   Pull out the clock spring's position pin.
(b)   Install the steering wheel, making sure to insert the wire above the clock spring through the hole on the 

steering wheel body.

(c)   Tighten the steering wheel mounting nuts.

229

Airbags

3.  Driver side airbag module installation sequence (after steering wheel installation is completed)

(a)   Install the horn's wire harness.
(b)   Install the airbag module executing equipment's (gas generator) wire harness.
(c)   Place the airbag module onto the steering wheel's proper installation position (avoid heavy knocking while 

placing).

(d)   Tighten the airbag module mounting bolt.  
(e)   Connect the battery's negative (-) terminal.
(f)   Inspection after installation.

Auxiliary airbag removal and installation

1.  Auxiliary airbag removal

(a)   Remove the glove box.

(b)   Pull out the dashboard wire harness and the auxiliary airbag wire harness connectors.

(c)   Remove the airbag mounting bolt.

(d)   Remove the upper dashboard.

(e)   Remove the auxiliary airbag's two mounting nuts.

(f)   Press the buckle and remove the auxiliary airbag.

2.  Installation sequence for the auxiliary airbag is reverse to the removal sequence.

Caution: Please do not place anything on the auxiliary airbag, as to avoid accidents while deploying 

the airbag.

Operation essentials

1.  Driver side airbag and steering wheel removal 

Caution: The following operations should only be performed after the battery's negative (-) terminal 

has been disconnected, and after the ignition switch key has been pulled out for 60 s.

(a)  Remove the mounting screws from the two holes under the steering wheel bottom cap, and lightly pick up 

the driver side airbag module.

(b)  Pull out the deployed airbag module's wire harness and the horn line, and remove the airbag module.

Attention: Diagnose the airbag module's circuit with an electrical measuring instruments but do not 

dismantle it. Face the bottom of the removed passenger side airbag upwards and store it in a clean 

and dry place.

(c)  Remove the steering wheel mounting bolt on the steering column.

Caution: Due to the over-tight occlusion of the spline and column, the steering wheel and steering 

column may be hard to separate, in which case make sure not to use force to remove the steering 

wheel. The correct method is to tighten the screw into the column just a bit, and then pull up the 

steering wheel (because the steering wheel bottom is connected to the clock spring, if force is used to 

remove it, it may damage it).

2.  Clock spring removal

(a)  After steering wheel removal is completed, remove the combination switch hood.

(b)  Pull out the dashboard wire harness connectors under the clock spring.

(c)  Take off the clock spring.

Caution: Store the removed clock spring in a clean and dry place.

3.  Installation notes

(a)  Inspection before installation, inspection of driver side airbag module.

(b)  Inspect the new airbag or clock spring before installing them.

4.  Driver side airbag module inspection

Inspect each of the following items. If any faults are found, replace with a new corresponding airbag module 

part. Discard the old components after they have been deployed in the proper order.

(a)  Whether the cover sunken or depressed, cracked, or deformed.

(b)  Whether the wire harness has broken connectors and deformed terminals.

(c)  Whether the gas generator's housing is sunken or depressed, cracked, or deformed.

(d)  Airbag module installation status.

Caution: The specified measuring instrument cannot measure the airbag module (tube rupture) circuit 

resistance. Test the resistance with a testing instrument. There is an electric current in the tube rup-

ture which may lead to accidental deployment due to static electricity and cause serious accidents.

5.  Clock spring inspection

Inspect each of the following items. If any fault is found, replace with a new clock spring.