Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual — part 318

8B-98 Air Bag System:

Repair Instructions

Disabling Air Bag System

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1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s wheels (front

tires) are pointing straight ahead.

2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove

key.

4) Remove “A/B” fuse from fuse box.
5) Remove steering column cover and disconnect

yellow connector (1) of contact coil and combination
switch assembly as follows.
a) Release locking of lock slider (2).
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.

6) Remove grove box from instrument panel and

disconnect yellow connector (3) for passenger air
bag as follows.
a) Release locking of lock slider (2).
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.

7) If equipped with side-air bag (inflator) module,

disconnect yellow connector of side-air bag (inflator)
module under front seat cushion (4).
a) Release locking of lock slider (2).
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.

8) If equipped with side curtain-air bag (inflator)

module, remove quarter inner trim and disconnect
black connector (5) of side curtain-air bag (inflator)
module.
a) Unlock button (6).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.

NOTE
With “A/B” fuse removed and ignition switch
ON, “AIR BAG” warning light will be ON.
This is normal operation and does not
indicate air bag system malfunction.

[A]: For vehicle without cruise control system
[B]: For vehicle with cruise control system

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Air Bag System: 8B-99

Enabling Air Bag System

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1) Confirm that battery negative (–) cable is

disconnected.

2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove

key.

3) Connect yellow connector (1) of contact coil and

combination switch assembly by pushing connector
till click is heard from it.

4) Connect yellow connector (1) of passenger air bag

(inflator) module by pushing connector till click is
heard from it.

5) Install glove box.
6) If equipped with side-air bag (inflator) module,

connect yellow connector (1) of side-air bag (inflator)
module by pushing connector till click is heard from
it.

7) If equipped with side curtain-air bag (inflator)

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

8) Install “A/B” fuse to fuse box.
9) Connect negative (–) cable at battery.

10) Turn ignition switch to ON position and verify that

“AIR BAG” warning light flashes 6 times and then
turns OFF. If it does not operate as described,
perform “Air Bag Diagnostic System Check”.

[A]: For vehicle without cruise control system
[B]: For vehicle with cruise control system

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8B-100 Air Bag System:

SDM Removal and Installation

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WARNING

!

During service procedures, be very careful
when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).
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 inactivation of the air bag system
when necessary.

Removal

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

Bag System”.

3) Remove console rear panel referring to “Console

Box Components in Section 9H”.

4) Disconnect SDM connector (1) from SDM (2).

5) Remove SDM (1) from vehicle.

Installation

1) Check that none of the following faulty conditions

exists.
• Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body where

SDM is mounted.

• Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle

body where SDM is mounted.

2) Install SDM (2) to vehicle.

CAUTION

!

Ensure that arrow on the SDM is pointing
toward the front of the vehicle.

3) Tighten SDM bolts (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
SDM bolt (a): 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lb-ft)

4) Connect SDM connector (1) to SDM (2) securely.

5) Install console rear panel.
6) Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag

System”.

7) Connect negative cable at battery.

[A]: Without side-air bag and curtain-air bag
[B]: With side-air bag and curtain-air bag

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[A]: Without side-air bag and curtain-air bag
[B]: With side-air bag and curtain-air bag

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Air Bag System: 8B-101

SDM Inspection

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WARNING

!

During service procedures, be very careful
when handling a Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).
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 inactivation of the air bag system
when necessary.

CAUTION

!

• Do not connect a tester whatever type it

may be.

• Never repair or disassemble SDM.
• If SDM has been dropped, it should be

replaced.

If any faulty condition is found in the following checks,
replace.
• Check SDM for dents, cracks or deformation.
• Check SDM connector for damage, cracks or lock

mechanism.

• Check SDM terminal for bend, corrosion or rust.

Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and
Installation

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WARNING

!

When handling an air bag (inflator) module,
be sure to read “Precautions on Handling
and Storage of Air Bag System Components”
and observe each instruction. Failure to
follow them could cause a damage to the air
bag (inflator) module or result in personal
injury.

Removal

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

System”.

3) Remove steering wheel side caps (2).
4) Loosen driver air bag (inflator) module mounting

bolts (1) till it turns freely, pull them out and fix them
to bolt clamps.

5) Remove air bag (inflator) module from steering

wheel.

6) Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module connector

(1) of driver air bag (inflator) module as shown in
figure.
a) Unlock lock button (2).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.

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