Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 327

8B-104 Air Bag System: 

Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

side-air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System” before 
starting to work and observe every 
precaution during work. Neglecting them 
may result in personal injury or 
undeployment of the air bag when 
necessary.

 

CAUTION

!

 

If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from 
a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be 
replaced.

 

Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for 
the following symptoms and if any one of them is found, 
replace with a new one.
• Air bag has deployed.
• There is a crack in trim cover (pad surface).
• Wire harness or connector is damaged.
• Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong 

impact was applied to it.

• Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.

Side Curtain-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal 
and Installation

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WARNING

!

 

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

side curtain-air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System”, 
“Precautions on Handling and Storage of 
Air Bag System Components” and 
“Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work. Neglecting them may result in 
personal injury or undeployment of the air 
bag when necessary.

 

Removal

1) Disable air bag system. Refer to “Disabling Air Bag 

System”.

2) Remove head lining referring to “Head Lining 

Removal and Installation in Section 9H”.

3) Disconnect side curtain-air bag (inflator) module 

connector (1) as shown in figure.
a) Unlock lock button (2).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.

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b)

a)

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Air Bag System:  8B-105

4) Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts 

(1) and clip (2).

5) Remove side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.

WARNING

!

 

• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) 

module, make sure the bag opening is 
pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by 
wires or connector on the side of the 
module. In case of an accidental 
deployment, the bag will then deploy with 
minimal chance of injury.

• As the live curtain air bag (inflator) module 

must be kept with its bag facing up while 
being stored or left standing. This is 
necessary so that a free space is provided 
to allow the air bag to expand in the 
unlikely event of accidental deployment.

• Observe “Precautions on Handling and 

Storage of Air Bag System Components” 
for handling and storing it.

Otherwise, personal injury may result.

 

Installation

WARNING

!

 

Do not install side curtain-air bag (inflator) 
module while twisted or bent. Otherwise, side 
curtain-air bag (inflator) module may not 
deploy and injury may result.

 

1) Install side curtain-air bag (inflator) module (1) with 

clip (2) and bolts.

2) Tighten side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (3) 

to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Side curtain-air bag (inflator) module bolts (a):  
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

3) Connect side curtain-air bag (inflator) module 

connector (1) securely as shown in figure.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock button (2).

4) Install head lining referring to “Head Lining Removal 

and Installation in Section 9H”.

5) Enable air bag system. Refer to “Enabling Air Bag 

System”.

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8B-106 Air Bag System: 

Side Curtain-Air Bag (Inflator) Module 
Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

• Never measure resistance of side curtain-

air bag (inflator) module or disassemble it. 
Otherwise personal injury may result.

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

side curtain-air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System”, 
“Precautions on Handling and Storage of 
Air Bag System Components” and 
“Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work. Neglecting them may result in 
personal injury or undeployment of the air 
bag when necessary.

 

CAUTION

!

 

If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from 
a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be 
replaced.

 

Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for 
the following symptoms and if any one of them is found, 
replace with a new one.
• Air bag has deployed.
• Inflator case being damaged or having been exposed 

to strong impact (dropped).

Forward-Sensor Removal and Installation

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WARNING

!

 

During service procedures, be very careful 
when handling a sensor.
• Never strike or jar a sensor.
• A sensor and mounting bracket bolts must 

be carefully torqued to assure proper 
operation. Under loose connection, it 
could cause improper operation of the air 
bag system.

 

Removal

1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air 

Bag System”.

3) Disconnect forward-sensor connector sliding 

connector outer (2) as shown.

4) Remove forward-sensor bolts (1) and forward-

sensor (2).

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1. Forward sensor

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Air Bag System:  8B-107

Installation

CAUTION

!

 

Proper operation of forward-sensor requires 
sensor be rigidly attached to vehicle 
structure and that the arrow on sensor be 
pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

 

1) Check that none of the following faulty conditions 

exists.
• Bend, deformity or rust of front panel.
• Foreign matter on mating surface of sensor.

2) Apply thread lock cement to mounting bolts thread. 

Install forward-sensor (1) on bracket and tighten 
mounting bolt (2) to specified torque.

“A”:  Thread lock cement 99000–32100 (Thread 
Lock Cement 1305)

Tightening torque
Forward-sensor mounting bolt (a):  11 N·m (1.1 
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

3) Connect forward-sensor connector (3) by pushing 

connector till click is heard from it.

4) Connect negative cable at battery.
5) Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag 

System”.

Forward-Sensor Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

During service procedures, be very careful 
when handling a sensor.
• Never strike or jar a sensor.
• A sensor and mounting bracket bolts must 

be carefully torqued to assure proper 
operation. Under loose connection, it 
could cause improper operation of the air 
bag system.

 

CAUTION

!

 

• Never disassemble forward-sensor.
• Sensor should be replaced when it was 

dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or 
more.

 

• Check sensor for dents, cracks or deformation.
• Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness 

side) and sensor connector lock mechanism for 
damage or crack.

• Check connector terminals for bend, corrosion or rust.

Side-Sensor Removal and Installation

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WARNING

!

 

During service procedures, be very careful 
when handling a sensor.
• Never strike or jar a sensor.
• A sensor bolt must be carefully torqued to 

assure proper operation. Under loose 
connection, it could cause improper 
operation of the air bag system.

 

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