OEM 2002 Toyota Tacoma Air Bag

2002 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the essential steps to conduct a diagnostic system check for the Air Bag system after a collision on 2002 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: Diagnostic system evaluations of the Air Bag system should become a priority after any collision occurs. To inspect Air Bag equipment on vehicles which did not get involved in accidents you need to examine the front passenger Air Bag assembly to detect any holes or broken sections or Air Bag door discolorations. You should inspect both the instrument panel and reinforcement for deformation when a vehicle was involved in a collision that resulted in no Air Bag deployment. The inspection process includes checking for similar damage in the front passenger Air Bag assembly together with wire harness cuts and cracks. Replace those components if they exhibit deformation. Before returning a deployed Air Bag to service inspect the instrument panel for any indication of shape change as well as all connectors and wire harnesses for damage. Regular checks of steering wheel pads need to evaluate both deformities of the horn button contact plate as well as color changes when mounted and unmounted. Replacement is required for damaged contact plates. Test the SRS wire harness enclosed by the yellow tube which integrates with the cowl wire harness assembly for any connector damage and breakage. All found defects require replacement of the wire harness or connector. Replacement of the Air Bag sensor assembly is mandatory in cases of deployment site failure detection or the occurrence of falling. A diagnostic test must follow front Air Bag sensor inspection for any signs of physical damage and bracket or crack presence; purchase a new sensor when it deploys or shows failure or drops during installation. The removal and installation protocols for Air Bag components must always be executed properly.