Lexus NX: Precaution
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which consists of a horn button assembly, instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, curtain shield airbag assembly, front seat airbag assembly, lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, front seat outer belt assembly, front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, front seat inner belt assembly, airbag ECU assembly, front airbag sensor, door side airbag sensor, side airbag sensor assembly, seat position airbag sensor, and occupant detection ECU. Failure to carry out service procedures in the correct sequence could cause SRS parts to unexpectedly deploy and possibly lead to serious injuries. Furthermore, if a mistake is made when servicing SRS parts, they may fail to operate when required. Before performing servicing (including installation/removal, inspection and replacement of parts), be sure to read the following precautions.
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Before starting work, wait at least 90 seconds after the power switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (SRS parts are equipped with a backup power source. If work is started within 90 seconds of turning the power switch off and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, SRS parts may deploy).
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Do not expose SRS parts directly to hot air or flames.
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Be sure to perform initialization of the occupant detection ECU under any of the following conditions. If initialization is not performed, the SRS may not operate properly.
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The occupant detection ECU is replaced.
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Accessories (seatback tray, seat cover, etc.) are installed to the vehicle.
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The passenger seat is removed from the vehicle, and then reinstalled or replaced.
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The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator light (OFF) comes on when the passenger seat is not occupied.
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The vehicle is brought to a workshop for repair due to an accident or collision.
HINT:
In the airbag system, the airbag ECU assembly, front airbag sensor LH and RH, door side airbag sensor LH and RH, side airbag sensor assembly LH and RH, and seat position airbag sensor are collectively referred to as the airbag sensors.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR AIRBAG SENSORS
(a) Before starting the following operations, wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
(1) Replacement of the airbag sensors.
(2) Adjustment of the front/rear doors of the vehicle equipped with side airbags and curtain shield airbags (fitting adjustment).
(b) When connecting or disconnecting the airbag sensor connectors, make sure that each sensor is installed in the vehicle.
(c) Do not use airbag sensors which have been dropped during operation or transportation.
(d) Do not disassemble the airbag sensors.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
(a) When the airbag has not deployed, confirm the DTCs by checking the SRS warning light. If there is any malfunction in the SRS airbag system, perform troubleshooting.
(b) When any of the airbags have deployed, replace the related airbag sensor and inspect its normal operation.
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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE:
Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly when the following conditions are met: 1) The steering wheel is removed, 2) the batt
TERMINALS OF ECU CHECK SLIDING ROOF ECU (SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY) (a) Disconnect the T9 sliding roof ECU (sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly) connector. (b) Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the table below. Tester Connection Wiring Color Terminal