OEM 2004 Scion xB Air Bag

2004 Scion xB Air Bag Parts Q&A

• Q: What steps should be taken to inspect and diagnose the Air Bag system after a collision on 2004 Scion xB?

  A: The Air Bag system requires a diagnostic system check following any collision occurrence. A visual examination of non-collided vehicles should inspect horn button assemblies for cuts, minor cracks, and darkened areas on their top surface and grooved part. In vehicles with undeployed Air Bags, inspect the horn button assembly for the same damage along with checking for connector cracks and examining horn button assembly and contact plate deformation. Replacement of the entire horn button assembly becomes necessary whenever the contact plate shows any deformation. Execute the installation of horn button assembly without creating any spaces between this component and the steering wheel assembly structure. The instrument panel passenger Air Bag assembly requires both diagnostic testing and visual damage inspections that should be completed with and without installation while searching for cuts, cracks and deformation. The system requires replacement of affected parts whenever any deformation or cracks are detected. Evaluate wire harnesses and connectors for damage together with their connection points especially in vehicles which have been in accidents. Users must examine the front sensor of the Air Bag for signs of cracks or dents or surface damage which would require replacement if present. The seat position Air Bag sensor needs damage inspection both with and without Air Bag activation. Replacement of the Air Bag sensor assembly center is required when it has been deployed. A front seat inner belt assembly must be replaced if resistance between terminals shows results outside of specified limits during the buckle switch examination.