Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 326

8B-100 Air Bag System: 

Installation

1) Connect driver air bag (inflator) module connector 

(1) to driver air bag (inflator) module (2) securely as 
shown in figure.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock button (3).

2) Install driver air bag (inflator) module (1) to steering 

wheel (2), taking care so that no part of wire harness 
is caught between them.

3) Make sure that clearance between module (1) and 

steering wheel (2) is uniform all the way.

4) Tighten left side bolt (3) of driver air bag (inflator) 

module first and then right side bolt (4).

Tightening torque
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt 
(a):  9 N·m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 lb-ft)

5) Install steering wheel side caps (5).

6) Enable air bag system. Refer to “Enabling Air Bag 

System”.

7) Connect negative cable at battery.

Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

Never disassemble air bag (inflator) module 
or measure its resistance. Otherwise, 
personal injury may result.

 

CAUTION

!

 

If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from 
a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be 
replaced.

 

Check air bag (inflator) module visually and if any of the 
following is found, replace it with a new one.
• Air bag being deployed
• Trim cover (pad surface) (1) being cracked
• Inflator case (2) being damaged or having been 

exposed to strong impact (dropped)

• Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.

Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal 
and Installation

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WARNING

!

 

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System”, 
“Precautions on Handling and Storage of 
Air Bag System Components” and 
“Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work. Neglecting them may result in 
personal injury or undeployment of the air 
bag when necessary.

 

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Air Bag System:  8B-101

Removal

1) Disable air bag system. Refer to “Disabling Air Bag 

System”.

2) Disconnect passenger air bag (inflator) module 

connector (1) as shown in figure.
a) Unlock lock button (2).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.

3) Remove passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) from 

instrument panel as shown.

WARNING

!

 

• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) 

module, make sure the bag opening is 
pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by 
wires or connector on the side of the 
module. In case of an accidental 
deployment, the bag will then deploy with 
minimal chance of injury.

• As the live passenger air bag (inflator) 

module must be kept with its bag (trim 
cover) facing up while being stored or left 
standing. This is necessary so that a free 
space is provided to allow the air bag to 
expand in the unlikely event of accidental 
deployment.

• Observe “Precautions on Handling and 

Storage of Air Bag System Components” 
for handling and storing it.

Otherwise, personal injury may result.

 

Installation

1) Install passenger air bag (inflator) module (1) to 

instrument panel as shown.

2) Tighten passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching 

bolts (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Passenger air bag (inflator) module attaching 
bolt (a):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)

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8B-102 Air Bag System: 

3) Connect passenger air bag (inflator) module 

connector (1) securely as shown in figure.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock button (2).

4) Enable air bag system. Refer to “Enabling Air Bag 

System”.

Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

• Never measure resistance of passenger air 

bag (inflator) module or disassemble it. 
Otherwise personal injury may result.

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System”, 
“Precautions on Handling and Storage of 
Air Bag System Components” and 
“Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work. Neglecting them may result in 
personal injury or undeployment of the air 
bag when necessary.

 

CAUTION

!

 

If air bag (Inflator) module was dropped from 
a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be 
replaced.

 

Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for 
the following symptoms and if any one of them is found, 
replace with a new one.
• Air bag has deployed.
• Wire harness or connector is damaged.
• Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong 

impact was applied to it.

• Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.

Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and 
Installation

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WARNING

!

 

• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

side-air bag (inflator) module. If any 
abnormality is found, be sure to replace it 
with new one as an assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Air Bag System”, 
“Precautions on Handling and Storage of 
Air Bag System Components” and 
“Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and 
Seat Belt Pretensioner” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work. Neglecting them may result in 
personal injury or undeployment of the air 
bag when necessary.

 

Removal

1) Disable air bag system. Refer to “Disabling Air Bag 

System”.

2) Roll up the seat surface of the seat back.
3) Remove sleeve lock nut (1) from seat back (2).

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Air Bag System:  8B-103

4) Remove side-air bag (inflator) module from seat 

back.

5) Disconnect side-air bag (inflator) module connector 

(1) as shown in figure.
a) Unlock lock button (2).
b) With lock button unlocked, disconnect connector.

WARNING

!

 

• When carrying a live air bag (inflator) 

module, make sure the bag opening is 
pointed away from you.
Never carry air bag (inflator) module by 
wires or connector on the side of the 
module. In case of an accidental 
deployment, the bag will then deploy with 
minimal chance of injury.

• As the live side-air bag (inflator) module 

must be kept with its bag (trim cover) 
facing up while being stored or left 
standing. This is necessary so that a free 
space is provided to allow the air bag to 
expand in the unlikely event of accidental 
deployment.

• Observe “Precautions on Handling and 

Storage of Air Bag System Components” 
for handling and storing it.

Otherwise, personal injury may result.

 

CAUTION

!

 

Do not damage the sleeve. Otherwise, the 
side-air bag cannot be correctly installed to 
seat back.

 

Installation

1) Confirm sleeve (1) is surely installed in side-air bag 

(inflator) module.

2) Tighten sleeve lock nut (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Sleeve lock nut  (a):  2.5 N·m (0.25 kgf-m, 2.0 lb-
ft)

3) Install new clip to seat back.

4) Connect side-air bag (inflator) module connector (1) 

securely as shown in figure.
a) Connect connector.
b) Lock connector with lock button (2).

5) Insert claw (1) of side-air bag (inflator) module on 

installation hole (2).

6) Push side-air bag (inflator) module into clip (3) with 

specified force.

Side-air bag (inflator) module installation force
Pushing force: 180 N

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