Chery A15 Maintenance Manual

Chapter Four: Airbag System

Section One: Operating Precautions

I. Preventive Measures to be Taken in Operation

Improper maintenance will cause the incidental inflation of airbag and serious
consequential accidents, which may lead to trigger failures of airbag when needed. Do
read carefully following instructions before maintenance (including disassembling,
assembling, checking and replacing parts) and operate in accordance with proper
procedures specified in Maintenance Manual.
(1). Sometime the symptoms of SRS (auxiliary protection system) are difficult to
diagnose, therefore fault code is the most important information source of diagnosis.
Always check against fault code first before disconnecting battery when diagnosing
auxiliary protection system.
(2). Always start maintenance after ignition switch is turned to LOCK position and
battery cathode (-) terminal has been disconnected for five minutes, for auxiliary
protection system is equipped with a backup power source.
(3). In case SRS is not activated in slight collision, check steering wheel airbag
assembly and airbag sensor assembly.
(4). Do not use SRS parts from other vehicles. Always use new parts for replacement.
(5). Do not repair steering wheel airbag assembly or airbag sensor assembly for reuse.
(6). Do not shake steering wheel pad nor place a magnet close to the pad. Do not
expose steering wheel pad or airbag sensor assembly in hot air or flame.
(7). If steering wheel pad or airbag sensor assembly falls off, or casing, bracket or
connector has defects like crack and dent, replace them with new parts. Any liquid
such as grease, detergent, engine oil or water spilled on steering wheel pad shall be
wiped off immediately with dry cloth.
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(8). Steering wheel pad shall be placed on a stable place with the top surface upward.
Do not place any other objects on the pad.
(9). Always dispose of airbag before abandoning vehicle or steering wheel pad.
(10). The inflating device in steering wheel pad will be hot after airbag is inflated.
Dispose of the device after it cools down.
(11). Circuitry faults shall be diagnosed with a high-impedance (min. 10kΩ/V)
volt-ohmmeter.
(12). Follow the precautions specified on the rating plates of SRS parts.
(13). Check SRS warning light performance after maintenance of auxiliary protection
system.

II. Spiral Cable

Spiral cable (as shown in figure below) serves as circuit connection between vehicle
body and steering wheel. Steering wheel must be installed on steering post properly
with the spiral cable at the middle position; otherwise the spiral cable might come off
or cause other faults. Please refer to this manual for proper installation of steering
wheel.

III. Steering Wheel Pad

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1. SRS airbag is fitted in steering wheel. Airbag includes a trigger, an ignitor, a gas
generator, etc. When airbag sensor assembly sends a signal, the trigger will activate
inflation of airbag.
2. Steering wheel pad shall be placed with top surface upward when disassembling or
replacing. Lock the locking bar of dual-lock connector and handle with care to avoid
damaging connector. Do not place a steering wheel pad over another (If the pad is
placed with the metal surface upward, the airbag might be incidentally triggered and
cause serious accidents).

Wrong Correct
3. Do not measure the trigger resistance (to avoid incidental trigger, which is
extremely dangerous).
4. Do not apply grease on steering wheel pad, nor clean it with detergent of any kind.
5. Store steering wheel pad in an ambient temperature lower than 93ºC (200ºF) and
humidity lower than 40%, and keep it away from electric noises.
6. Disconnect airbag connector before any welding operation.
7. Trigger the airbag with a special tool before disposing of the vehicle or the steering
wheel pad.

IV. BCM (Airbag Control Module)

1. BCM (airbag control module, as shown in the figure) is located on the floor under
warm air water tank. BCM consists of airbag sensor, safety sensor, diagnostic circuit,
ignition control, driving circuit, etc. BCM receives signal from airbag sensor and

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determines whether to activate SRS.

BCM

2. If the airbag is triggered due to collision, do not reuse airbag computer.

3. Maintenance (including loosening the set bolt of airbag central sensor assembly)
may be started only after ignition switch is turned to LOCK position and battery
cathode terminal has been disconnected for five minutes.

V. Wiring and Connector

SRS wirings are all held in a yellow corrugated tube, and all connectors are
standard-yellow colored. In case wiring comes off or connector is damaged due to
incident, repair or replace as per corresponding instructions.

VI. SRS Connector

All SRS connectors are yellow-colored to be distinguished from other connectors.
SRS connectors with special functions and designs ensure high reliability by using gilt
terminals. A dual-locking pin locks the electronic connector lug mechanism to prevent
terminals from sliding out, as the figure shows.

Dual-locking pin

Airbag connector

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Section Two: Working Principle of Airbag System

I. Working Principle of SRS

When the vehicle collides with other objects, the collision between vehicle and the
other object is called primary collision, after which vehicle speed will be rapidly
decreased, while the driver and passengers will move forward due to inertia force and
collide with steering wheel, windshield or dashboard and other inside components,
this is called secondary collision. Secondary collision is the major cause of the
driver’s injuries in vehicle accidents. To relieve or avoid driver’s injuries in secondary
collision, some passive protection units such as safety belts and airbag are equipped in
vehicles.
The purpose of airbag design is to quickly form an air cushion between driver and
inside components during the short period of time (50ms) between primary and
secondary collisions, as shown in the figure, to support driver’s head and chest with
an air cushion and absorb the kinetic energy produced by body inertia with damping
action of the airbag, so as to protect driver’s body.

Activated airbag system

Airbag system is a safety unit to be used together with safety belt.

Airbag dose not replace safety belt in its function.
Driver must always wear safety belts with proper tightness.

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II. Working Conditions

Airbag system is activated under any one of the following circumstances:
1). When a vehicle running at 25Km/H collides with a still object;
2). When two vehicles running at 25Km/H in opposite direction collides with each
other (airbags activated in both vehicles);
3) When a vehicle running at 50Km/H collides with a still vehicle on the front
(airbags activated in both vehicles);
4). Collision within the range of 30º angle on both sides.

SRS is designed to provide protection for driver against injuries caused by heavy
frontal collision of vehicle. Any external force coming in an angle within 30º from
vehicle centerline shall activate airbag.
Important: Above mentioned vehicle speeds all refer to sensor-monitored speed, not
actual vehicle speed. Sensor-monitored speed is related to actual speed, bumper effect,
frame deformation, etc.

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III. Working Procedure

Activation procedure of airbag

Accident occurring
Sensor working
System activated
Airbag triggered and inflated

Airbag fully inflated

Driver moving forward

Head and chest sunk in airbag

Air coming out from rear side of airbag

Airbag emptied

Working process:
Electronic accelerometer continuously measures vehicle acceleration and deceleration,
then transmits signal to microprocessor.
Microprocessor determines, by sophisticated collision signal processing, whether to
trigger airbag and when to trigger.

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In case airbag is to be triggered, microprocessor activates ignition circuit.

If electric safety sensor is off at the same time, ignition current convects through
trigger to inflate airbag.

Obstacle prevails over “signal”

Accident sensor

Damage is greatly delayed

Coordinate Diagram of Airbag Activation Procedure

IV. Airbag Component Parts and Working Principles

SRS (airbag system) includes:
Steering wheel airbag subassembly;
Airbag control module;
Steering post hairspring;
Wire harness;
SRS fault warning light.
1. Collision Sensor (inside BCM)
Collision sensor or accelerometer indicates vehicle acceleration or deceleration in
frontal collision with electronic instruments, in which the electronic signals
proportionally reflect vehicle acceleration or deceleration (acceleration of gravity).
Computer decides the collision severity according to the strength of electronic signal.
If electronic signal strength exceeds set value, airbag computer will immediately send
command ignition signal to ignitor to generate air for inflation by heating inflating
agent.
2. Safety Sensor (inside BCM)
Most vehicles have a spider-structured connector between airbag computer and ignitor

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to avoid mistrigger of airbag. The safety sensor equipped to Chery A15 is composed
of a dual contactor and a motor switch.
The safety sensor is independent of electronic components when working. Airbag
ignition circuit is in “standby” status under normal running of vehicle and will be
activated when the inflation of airbag is necessary (above 6.4 acceleration of gravity).
3. Hairspring
A spiral wire harness is used to be placed between steering wheel and steering post to
ensure sufficient turning angle and avoid damaging connecting wire harness of airbag
subassembly. First fit the wire harness in helical spring, and then fix the helical spring
in spring housing. This subassembly is called hairspring. Generally horn wire harness
is also fitted in the helical spring.

Spec.
Outer diameter: Φ96m
Number of coils: Max. 6
Storage temperature: -40ºC～85ºC
Working temperature: -35ºC～85ºC
Working voltage: DC 9～16V
Working current (airbag configuration): Max. 16A, 40V－6ms
Current limit: Max. 5 seconds with 5A current
Voltage limit: Max. 100ms with DC 20V
Working torque: Max. 0.15ms

Hairspring
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Fixed on steering post.

Part of horn circuit.
Note: turning steering wheel for more than 4.5 turns will damage hairspring.
Turing steering wheel:
Turning steering wheel to one side tightens coil.
Turning steering wheel to another side releases coil.
Turning steering wheel for more than 4.5 turns will damage hairspring.
(Total turning range: 9 turns)

Warning: demounting hairspring will cause injury and car damage, therefore never
demount hairspring. If the airbag has been inflated, replace the hairspring. Please
demount airbag subassembly, hairspring and safety memory device before
maintenance of steering system. Before demounting or mounting airbag subassembly,
please disconnect battery cathode and wait for at least 1 minute.
Demounting/Mounting Hairspring
Hairspring is mounted between steering wheel and steering post. When demounting,
pay attention to mounting position and direction to avoid insufficient turning angle of
steering wheel or heavy steering.
It is necessary to check hairspring clearance during steering before demounting or
mounting hairspring.
Warning: to check clearance, carefully turn hairspring until resistance is felt, and then
turn back for about 4 turns and align with clearance mark.

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Fixed mark
Turing mark

Mounting hairspring

4. Airbag Subassembly
(1) Airbag Subassembly
Airbag subassembly mainly consists of airbag cover, airbag, inflator subassembly.
Airbag is made of nylon fabric with chemical glue applied on inner layer to seal air
inside. Unused airbag is folded like a packed parachute between gas generator and
airbag cover. A tearing line is stamped on airbag cover to help inflated airbag tear
cover and reduce inflating resistance.
Generally the inflation will begin within 10ms after vehicle collision, and the total
inflating time is about 30ms. Airbag will spread along steering post with a sight
deflection toward windshield to prevent collisions of driver’s face with windshield
and the chest with steering wheel.
Vent holes are set on the backside of airbag (opposite to driver). When the diver hits
airbag due to inertia force, the air inside will be vented by the pressure to absorb the
kinetic energy from driver and protect driver’s body against injuries.
Inflator subassembly works to inflate airbag when ignitor is lighted to spread the
airbag. When computer sends command ignition signal, heating cord is switched on
and heated rapidly to ignite ignitor, which immediately will explode to generate heat
to make inflating agent release air to be inflated into airbag.

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Cover

Bumper pad

Fixing ring assembly

Assembly base
Bolts
Tightening torque

Inflator assembly

(2). BCM (Airbag Control Module)

An unrepairable component part which monitors other system component parts and
sends command to activate airbag.
Records any detected fault.
Turns on warning light to remind driver of fault.
Only to be diagnosed against code with diagnoser.
BCM controls the inflation and spread of airbag through following component parts:
. Safety sensor
. Capacitor
. Collision sensor or accelerometer.
(3). Capacitor
The capacitor provides power reserve.
(4). Bulb
Once the working voltage reaches BCM point, the warning light will be turned on, at
this moment we can check the bulb. BCM controls the light to keep on for about 4
seconds and then go out during the bulb check.
Fault Display
BCM records system faults in two modes.
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1. Current fault.
2. Historical fault.
(5). Warning Light
. Warning light will be turned on once a fault is detected.
. And keeps “ON”.
(6). Wire Harness
Most of the wire harness connectors of airbag system are yellow-colored.

V. Fault Diagnosis and Maintenance

1. Check with SRS Diagnostic system

When the SRS is powered on, airbag BCM will turn on warning light and start a
self-checking, during which the warning light will flash for 6 seconds with a
frequency of 1Hz. Any fault detected by BCM will activate airbag warning light, and
the fault will be stored to BCM memory. BCM will check SRS fault each time it is
powered on.

A fault will be marked by SDM if it is detected consecutively for five times. A fault
diagnosis testing cycle lasts for 400ms, therefore it takes SDM 2 seconds (400ms X 5
times) to confirm a fault. If a marked fault continues, the warning light will keep on,
this is called a “current fault”. If a marked fault does not appear in the following 25
consecutive testing cycle (400ms X 25 = 10 seconds), it will be unmarked, this is
called a “historical fault”.
2. Diagnose with Diagnoser

Diagnoser reads data in BCM memory for continuous data communication. A

diagnoser is able to read fault code in memory and clear part of stored data after
maintenance, but is unable to clear internal faults such as collision record and
arithmetic data fault.

To properly operate the diagnoser, first turn off ignition switch, and connect diagnoser
with OBDII connector, then turn on ignition switch. Next steps please refer to
instruction manual of diagnoser.

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Section Three: SRS Maintenance and Service

Auxiliary system inspection or collided vehicle inspection shall be carried out in

accordance with following procedure. Any defected part shall be replaced with new
one.

I. SRS
Warning: In case engine is stopped and fuse is taken off, the BCM will provides
sufficient voltage for 1 minute to activate airbag. If airbag is still connected, do not
start maintenance operation within one minute after power supply to BCM is switched
off. If airbag is disconnected, the maintenance may be started right away without
waiting for 1 minute to be discharged. Any failure in temporary disconnection of SRS
during maintenance will result in mistrigger of airbag, personal injuries and critical
SRS damages.
1. Disconnecting Airbag
Turn steering wheel to central position, turn ignition switch to locked position and
take out the key, then take out airbag fuse from fuse box and wait for at least 1 minute
to discharge BCM capacitor.
2. Connecting Airbag
Insert airbag fuse into fuse box, turn ignition switch to on position, airbag indicator
light will be turned on for 6 seconds and then goes out. If the indicator light does not
work in accordance with the foregoing, please refer to “Check with SRS Diagnostic
System” part of this manual.
Warning: Keep away from airbag when turning on ignition switch to avoid personal
injuries.
3. Operation, Installation and Diagnosis
Airbag shall not be placed in ambient temperatures higher than 65ºC (149ºF). After
falling from a height of 0.9 meter (3 feet) or higher, the airbag and BCM shall not be
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used again.
When replacing BCM, the arrow on BCM shall always point to forward direction of
vehicle.
BCM must be installed horizontally on the installing surface, and must be parallel to
vehicle body coordinate axes.
To avoid diagnostic fault code, do not supply power to airbag before all system
components are properly connected. Or the airbag shall be powered in accordance
with special requirements of diagnoser if any.
Any SRS system diagnosis must be started with SRS diagnostic system. SRS
diagnostic system inspection will check for correct indicating functions and select
correct method to diagnose any SRS fault. Omission of this step may result in longer
diagnostic hours or inaccurate part replacement.
4. Repair and Check after Accident
Warning: any repair of vehicle structure shall resume the original shape. For triggered
airbag, BCM and airbag shall be replaced with measurement of steering post
dimension.
Any damaged SRS part or mount point must be replaced.
Never use SRS parts from other vehicles (except new SRS parts from the vehicle of
the same model).
Do not try to repair hairspring, airbag and safety belts. Should any defect be found,
these parts must be replaced.
Check replaced SRS part number or marks. Airbag gas generator with the same look
may have a different internal structure.
5. Replacing Airbag Parts after Activation in Accident
All SRS parts must be replaced after airbag is activated in a collision accident.
Powder-like residue may be found on airbag surface after activation, which may
include cereal starch and products of chemical reaction (used to lubricate airbag when
inflating).
Airbag
Airbag
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SRS wire harness

6. Checking Airbag Parts after Inactivation in Accident
The airbag must be checked after any collision accident, whether it is activated or not.
Steering post must be measured for dimensions.
Check dashboard and steering post cover for crack and other damages.
Check dashboard support for deformation, bend, crack or other damages.
Check safety belts and their fixing points.
7. Activating Airbag (inside vehicle)
Always activate an airbag before it is scrapped. If the whole vehicle is disposed of and
disassembled, the airbag may be triggered inside the vehicle.
8. Disposal of Activated Airbag
Warning: Please take following precautions to avoid activation of airbag inside
vehicle and consequential injuries.
Remove all movable or loose parts within spreading coverage of airbag before
activating airbag.
Activate and spread the airbag with doors closed and side windows open.
Spread the airbag only in the reserved spreading area. All necessary maintenance staff
must stay at least 10 meters away from the vehicle in the front.
Never apply voltage before all preparations are done.
Cool the airbag down for at least 30 minutes before disposal of an activated airbag.
Always wear gloves and eye shield during disposal.
In case activation of airbag fails, disconnect power and wait for at least five minutes
before approaching vehicle again.
9. Activating Procedure
Warning: In case engine is stopped and fuse is taken off, the BCM will provides
sufficient voltage for 1 minute to activate airbag. If airbag is still connected, do not
start maintenance operation within one minute after power supply to BCM is switched
off. If airbag is disconnected, the maintenance may be started right away without
waiting for 1 minute to be discharged. Any failure in temporary disconnection of SRS
during maintenance will result in mistrigger of airbag, personal injuries and critical
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SRS damages.
Disconnect both poles of battery and take it 10 meters away from vehicle, then
demount dashboard lower plate at the driver's side from steering post, and disconnect
the two SRS wire harnesses with clock spring under steering post. Strip off 13mm of
insulation sheath from the end of the wire harnesses connecting clock spring, and
connect airbag with the battery activating airbag with two extra wire harnesses (10
meters each). Strip off 13mm of insulation sheath from the end of the extra wire
harnesses, and twist the exposed end of each extra wire harness together. Place the
twisted end beside the activating battery without connection, and connect respectively
the untwisted ends with wire harnesses of airbag, and wrap the joints with insulating
tape. One end of each extra wire harness shall be connected with one of the two airbag
wire harnesses, and the other ends of two extra wire harnesses shall be twisted
together and laid beside the activating battery of airbag. Clear the site.
Untwist the twisted ends beside the battery, and connect one end to battery cathode
and the other to anode, the airbag will be activated.
Dispose of the activated airbag in proper procedure with reference to “Disposal of
Activated Airbag”.
10. Activating Airbag (outside vehicle)
For vehicles within warranty period, before activating airbag, please contact regional
maintenance manager for approval or other specifications.
Please activate the airbag under following circumstances:
Vehicle is to be disassembled. Please refer to “Spreading Airbag” part of this manual;
Airbag is damaged during transportation, storage or maintenance.
Warning: to avoid personal injuries, please take the following precautions when
activating airbag outside vehicle.
Spread the airbag only in the reserved spreading area. All necessary maintenance staff
must stay at least 10 meters away from the vehicle in the front;
Never apply voltage before all preparations are done;
Cool the airbag down for at least 30 minutes before disposal of an activated airbag;
Always wear gloves and eye shield during disposal;
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In case activation of airbag fails, disconnect power and wait for at least five minutes
before approaching vehicle again;
Lay the airbag on an open place at least 10 meters away from persons or barriers with
the front side upward;
Place a vehicle battery at a place 10 meters away from the airbag;
Activate and spread airbag.
In case of absence of spreading tools, please take following steps:
Disconnect the yellow wire harness connecting to airbag;
Strip off 13mm of insulation sheath from the end of the wire harness connecting to
airbag;
Connect airbag with the battery activating airbag with two extra wire harnesses (10
meters each);
Strip off 13mm of insulation sheath from the end of the extra wire harnesses;
Twist the exposed end of each extra wire harness together;
Place the twisted end beside the activating battery without connection;
Connect respectively the untwisted ends with wire harnesses of airbag;
Wrap the joints with insulating tape;
One end of each extra wire harness shall be connected with one of the two airbag wire
harnesses, and the other ends of two extra wire harnesses shall be twisted together and
laid beside the activating battery of airbag. Clear the site;
Untwist the twisted ends beside the battery;
Connect one end to battery cathode and the other to anode, the airbag will be
activated.
Dispose of the activated airbag in proper procedure with reference to “Disposal of
Activated Airbag”.
11. Activating Airbag before Disposal
This specification includes vehicles to be disposed of. For vehicles within warranty
period, please contact regional maintenance manager for approval or other
specifications before activation. Except for the following additional steps, activated
airbags shall be disposed of with the same method with other disassembled parts.
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Place the activated airbag in a firm plastic bag;

Make sure the plastic bag is sealed;
Carefully wash hands after disposal of activated airbag.
12. Maintenance of SRS Wire Harness
Maintenance of Wire Harness Connector
Warning: SRS must be shut down before any maintenance. Please refer to
“Disconnecting Airbag” part of this manual.
Plug inside SRS is made of special material to ensure the favorable conductivity of
low energy circuit, and once damaged the whole airbag wire harness assembly must
be replaced. Do not replace the connector plug with any other plugs.

II. Airbag
1. Disassembling Procedure
Disconnecting Battery Cathode (-)
Warning: In case engine is stopped and fuse is taken
off, the BCM will provides sufficient voltage for 1
minute to activate airbag. If airbag is still connected,
do not start maintenance operation within one minute
after power supply to BCM is switched off. If airbag is
disconnected, the maintenance may be started right
away without waiting for 1 minute to be discharged. Any failure in temporary
disconnection of SRS during maintenance will result in mistrigger of airbag, personal
injuries and critical SRS damages.

Centering Steering Wheel

Warning: Keep the module with the right side up when operating airbag to ensure
sufficient room for mistriggered airbag. The airbag may fly toward persons or objects
in case of insufficient spreading room and cause personal injuries or vehicle damages.
Remove two airbag screws on steering wheel;

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Disconnect airbag from horn and airbag wire harness connector;

Take off the airbag.

2. Assembling Procedure
Connect horn and airbag wire harness connector to airbag socket;
Install airbag;
Fix airbag screws with a tightening torque of 13-17Nm;
Connect battery cathode (-).

III. Airbag Control Module (BCM)

Warning: Operate BCM with care when maintaining. Never knock or shake BCM. Do
not connect SRS circuit before BCM is fixed onto vehicle. All BCM mounting bolts
must be tightened with care. Always make the arrow on BCM point toward forward
direction of the vehicle to ensure normal working of SRS. BCM may still work if
powered before installation onto vehicle body, but potential mistrigger of airbag and
injuries may be caused.
Precautions: BCM and BCM connector may need replacement in case water enters
vehicle body due to leakage, passing through deepwater, flood or other reasons. Turn
off ignition switch and check all BCM areas including carpet. If notable new or
previous water soakage is found, clear the water and soaked parts and replace BCM
and BCM connector. SRS must be shut down before above operation. Please refer to

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“Disconnecting Airbag” Part in this manual.

Disassembling Procedure
Disconnect SRS. Please refer to “Disconnecting Airbag” part of this manual;
Demount the left and right decorating plates of dashboard central control panel;
Loosen fuse lock of BCM wire harness connector;
Disconnect BCM wire harness connector;
Remove BCM fastening bolts;
Take off BCM.

Assembling Procedure
Install BCM with arrow on BCM pointing forward direction of vehicle;
Fix BCM fastening bolts;
Tighten fastening bolts with torque of 8-12Nm.
Connect BCM wire harness connector;
Push connector fuse lock in position;
Fix the left and right decorating plates of dashboard central control panel;
Power on SRS. Please refer to “Connecting Airbag” part of this manual.
Warning: All BCM mounting bolts must be tightened with care. Always make the
arrow on BCM point toward forward direction of the vehicle to ensure normal
working of SRS. BCM may still work if powered before installation onto vehicle body,
but potential mistrigger of airbag and injuries may be caused.

IV. Wiring and Connector

Note: combined with scuttle wiring assembly, wirings of SRS auxiliary system are all
held in a yellow corrugated tube, and all connectors are standard-yellow colored.

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(I). Inspection Items

1. Vehicles never collided or been collided:
Self-diagnosis of the system.
2. Vehicles ever collided or been collided:
(a). Self-diagnosis of the system;
(b). Check SRS auxiliary system wiring for breakage or bare lead;
(c). Check SRS auxiliary system connector for crack or breakage.
(II). Requirement on Part Replacement
In following cases the wiring or connector shall be replaced:
(a). SRS auxiliary system wiring or connector is found damaged during
troubleshooting.
(b). SRS auxiliary system wiring or connector is found damaged during inspection.
Note: In case of SRS auxiliary system wiring damage, the whole wiring assembly
shall be replaced.

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Section Four: Circuit Diagram

30
15
X
31

FS
21
10A
D5

Airbag
仪表安
fault indicator
全气囊
light on dashboard
故障灯
17#

Red Green Brown/Purple

红 绿 棕/紫
1.0 0.5 1.0

Diagnose诊断座9#
socket 9# Airbag at driver’s side
驾驶侧气囊

Yellow
黄
0. 5
0.5 Brown/yellowe
棕/黄 绿/黄
Green/yellow
1.0 1.0

5 7 9 6 11 10

安全气囊电脑
Airbag computer

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