Manual Description
This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing serious injury. For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and N steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before starting the repair operation. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign K materials. H Make sure that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range.
I Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold. J If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the drive belt. Securely hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with a suitable tool.
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