The SAB wiring harness will be cut in two locations. The first cut is where the SAB harness exits the seatback near the recliner rod (1). If the wire harness is damaged/chafed in this area, cut the wire just above
the damaged area so the remaining wire in the seat is free of any damaged insulation. The second cut
will be performed in step 6. Retain the removed harness with the attached connector for step 10.

5)

Pull the SAB wire harness out from the seatback and inspect the wire for any additional damage or chaffing.
If necessary, cut out the damaged section and retain this additional damaged wire for step 7.

6)

Lay the cut-off SAB wire harness with connector
on a flat surface.
6.1

Measure and cut the wire 50mm (2 in) from
the harness conduit shrink tube retainer.

6.2

Retain the cut SAB harness and connector
for reattachment in step 10.

6.3

Remove and discard the gray harness
retaining clip (1).

7)

Measure the total length of the original SAB wiring
harness removed in steps 4, 5 and 6.

8)

Cut this same total length of wire from the coil of
SAB harness supplied in the SAB Harness Repair
Kit. This will be spliced back into the SAB harness
so that the overall repaired harness length will be
the same as the original harness prior to the repair.
CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the insulation of the blue and brown SAB harness wires while stripping away the
outer yellow insulating jacket.

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9)

Remove 50mm (2 in) of the yellow insulating
jacket from both ends of the new wire cut in the
previous step.

10) Remove 50 mm (2 in) of the yellow insulating
jacket from the end of the SAB harness connector
and 50mm (2 in) from the SAB wire harness still
attached to the seatback.
11) Strip 10mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the 4 blue
and 4 brown insulated wires that will be joined.
12) Beginning with the SAB harness wire located
in the seatback, slip a 20mm (0.8 in) length of
shrink tube over each wire (1) and crimp the
blue and brown wires to the corresponding wires
of the new harness using a splice clip from the
SAB Wire Harness Repair Kit (2).
13) Slip a 20mm (0.8 in) length of shrink tube over
each wire at the other end of the new harness
and then crimp the blue and brown wires of the
harness to the corresponding blue and brown
wires of the SAB harness connector using two
splice clips from the SAB Wire Harness Repair Kit.
WARNING
DO NOT use soldering equipment that is battery or electric powered. These types of soldering irons can
induce voltage into the circuit, which may cause inflator module deployment and/or damage to electrical
components. Use only the EL-28125-5 Ultra Torch or another butane-fueled soldering iron when working
on SIR circuits.
CAUTION
Keep the heat shrink tube (1) away from the splice when soldering the splice (2) to ensure that the heat
shrink is not prematurely shrunk and closed down over the wire or splice area due to the heat from the
soldering iron.
NOTE:
Use rosin core lead solder — the higher lead content
has a lower melting point.
14) Solder the crimp and splice clips using the
Ultra Torch, part number J-38125-5, or a similar
butane-fueled soldering iron (2).
15) Center the heat shrink tube (1) over each of the 4
splices (2) and use the Ultra Torch, P/N J-38125-5,
or a similar butane fueled soldering iron, to shrink
and seal the heat shrink tube securely over the
splice crimp and insulated wires.
NOTICE
ONLY use a butane-fueled soldering iron.
Using an AC-powered or DC-powered soldering iron
can cause the airbag to deploy.
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16) Wrap the repaired section of the SAB harness
with the fleece electrical tape supplied in the
SAB Wire Harness Repair Kit.

17) Make two cuts in the seatback, one in the seatback foam and the second in the fabric close-out panel flap.
Measure 60mm (2.4 in) from the outboard edge of the foam, then cut down 50mm (2 in) from the top edge
of the foam using a utility knife (1). Measure 60mm (2.4 in) from the outboard edge of the close-out cloth
flap and cut down 50mm (2 in) from the top edge of the close-out cloth flap with scissors (2).
NOTE:
The driver’s seat repair shown; the passenger seat repair is similar.

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18) Route the SAB harness under the seatback main frame tube (1) and guide the harness through the cut
section of the seatback foam (2).

19) Place the seatback cloth close-out panel flap over the cut foam and SAB wiring harness (1). Then route
the harness through the hole (2) in the seatback covering band and secure the seatback covering band.

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SAB Harness Routing:
NOTE:
Vehicles built prior to April 7, 2006 are equipped with a
white plastic conduit retainer (1) on the SAB harness at
the floor harness connector.

Vehicles built after April 7, 2006 have a Velcro strap
secured to the SAB connector (2). This difference will
affect the final SAB harness routing procedure.

20) Verify which SAB harness design the vehicle was built with:
Vehicles built before April 7, 2006 without the Velcro Strap:
The SAB wire harness should be routed/attached to the underside (as viewed with the seat installed in the
vehicle) of the seat vertical height adjuster cross bar. Loosely secure the SAB wiring harness to the rear
cross bar using one wire tie as shown below. The end of the SAB connector should extend approximately
155 mm (6.1 in) beyond the front seat height adjustment cross bar as shown in lower left photo.
Vehicles built after April 7, 2006 with the Velcro Strap:
The SAB wire harness should be routed/attached to the underside of the seat vertical height adjuster cross
bars (as viewed with the seat installed in the vehicle) with two wire ties. Loosely secure the SAB wiring
harness to both the front and rear cross bars using two wire ties as shown. The end of the SAB connector
should extend approximately 263 mm (10.3 in) beyond the front seat height adjustment cross bar as shown
in upper right photo. If the end of the SAB connector cannot extend 263mm (10.3 in), secure the SAB wiring
harness to the rear cross bar using only one wire tie as shown in lower left photo.

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21) Install the seat in the vehicle and reconnect the SAB harness to the vehicle floor harness. Refer to Front
Bucket Seat Removal and Installation in Suzuki Pit Stop Plus.
22) As noted earlier, the driver’s seat requires proper positioning to check for pinching or binding of the SAB
harness. If the driver’s seat was not properly positioned at the start of this procedure, position the driver’s
seat with the following procedure:
22.1 Raise the front of the seat cushion all the way up (driver side only).
22.2 Lower the rear of the seat cushion all the way down (driver side only).
22.3 Tilt the seatback all the way forward (driver’s and passenger’s seat).
22.4 Move the seat all the way forward and visually inspect the SAB harness under the seat for pinching, binding or straining. There should be free movement of the SAB harness under the seat.
22.5 Move the seat assembly all the way rearward and visually inspect the SAB harness under the seat for
pinching, binding or straining. There should be free movement of the SAB harness under the seat.

23) Tighten the tie strap(s) to the seat cross bars and
secure the SAB harness connector to the carpet
using the Velcro strip, if equipped. Refer to the
image to the right.

Seat Fabric Color Identification
If the driver’s or passenger’s seat(s) requires replacement from an unintended deployment of the SAB and
the original cloth seating appearance is different than
the seat material shown to the right, all the vehicle
seats will require replacement.
All the parts on the following page with an asterisk (*)
must be ordered to replace all the seats in the vehicle.
Any cloth or leather seat color and pattern other than
what is shown to the right is no longer available.
NOTE:
The new front seat assemblies replaced will contain
the new SAB harness routing. No additional re-work
will be required.

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Parts Information:
All parts listed below except the SAB Wire Harness Repair Kit, P/N 85355-85Z00, will be on restricted ordering.
Suzuki Connect will display “BO” under Parts availability for these items.
Contact Parts Coordination at [email protected] or (714) 854-2165 to order the parts needed, or place your
order through Suzuki Connect and contact Parts Coordination to have the parts released for shipment.
No.
1

Part Number
Call Tech-Line
for Information

Part Description

Quantity

Passenger Seatback Assembly
Driver Seatback Assembly
Driver Seat Adjuster Assembly

1 Per
Front Seat
1
1
1

Note
Only required if DTCs
will not clear.
Wire Harness, Wire Splices,
Shrink Tube and Tape
Split Gray Cloth
Split Gray Cloth
Driver’s Side

Sensing & Diagnostic Module

As Required

Passenger Seat Assembly

1

Split Gray Cloth

Driver Seat Assembly

1

Split Gray Cloth

Rear Seat Headrest, Center

1

Split Gray Cloth

Rear Seat Headrest, Sides

2

Split Gray Cloth

Rear Cushion Assembly

1

Split Gray Cloth

Rear RH Seatback Assembly

1

Split Gray Cloth

Rear LH Seatback Assembly

1

Split Gray Cloth

2

85355-85Z00

SAB Wire Harness Repair Kit

3
4
5

85101-85ZH0
85102-85Z90
86620-85Z00

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

*85001-85ZQ0
*85002-85ZB1
*86401-85ZC0
*86401-85ZD0
*87101-85Z50
*87302-85ZB0
*87302-85Z40

* Parts with an asterisk are required when replacing all the seat assemblies in the vehicle.

Warranty Information:
Submit a warranty claim for each repair immediately upon completion. For this repair, you are required to file a
Long Campaign Form warranty claim.

CLAIM INFORMATION:
CLAIM NUMBER:
ENTRY TYPE:
REPAIR DATE:
MILEAGE:
CAMPAIGN NUMBER:
VARIATION CODE:
LABOR OPERATION:
LABOR TIME

SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS
SUZUKI CONNECT LONG FORM INSTRUCTIONS

From the list to the right, add
together the labor times for the
operations performed.

PARTS INFORMATION:
REPLACEMENT PART
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
DESCRIPTION OF REPAIR:

XXXXX.X (Dealer enters number)
VIN, Model/Frame or Control (Dealer chooses)
Enter date of repair
Enter mileage at repair date
ZH
JK (Only use the JK Variation Code)
SN9999
0.3 HR – SDM DTC Review and Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster Inspection
(includes Driver’s SAB Harness Re-routing)
0.3 HR – Either Front Seat Assembly Replacement
0.6 HR – Either Front Seatback Replacement
1.2 HR – Replace All Seat Assemblies in Vehicle
0.9 HR – Either Front Seat SAB Harness Repair with Re-routing
0.2 HR – Additional Time, Seat Height Adjuster/Seat Track Replacement
0.4 HR – SDM Replacement (if necessary)
List parts replaced
DTC B1380 and/or B1384 and/or B1379
Describe the operations performed

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®

SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC.

DAMAGE TO FRONT SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS
Special Warranty Extension
This Notice Applies to Your Suzuki Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
August 24, 2016
Dear Suzuki Vehicle Owner:
What is the problem?
This letter is intended to make you aware that on some model-year 2005 – 2008 Suzuki Forenza and Suzuki
Reno vehicles the front seat side airbag harness may be damaged from the front seat recliner hinge or the
seat height adjuster. The damaged harness may cause the airbag readiness light to illuminate in the instrument
panel and set a supplemental restraint system (SRS) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1380, B1384 or B1379.
If a damaged seat side airbag harness is not repaired, the seat side airbag may deploy within three seconds
of turning on the ignition, or the seat side airbag may not deploy in an accident. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
(SMAI) will provide additional warranty coverage for the above condition for a period of 12 years or 150,000
miles/240,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service,
regardless of ownership.
Please do NOT take your vehicle to your Suzuki Service Provider as a result of this letter, unless you believe
that your vehicle has the condition described above.
What is Suzuki Motor of America, Inc., going to do to solve this concern?
If you believe your vehicle has the condition described above, your Suzuki Service Provider will perform the
necessary seat side airbag harness repair. If your vehicle experienced an unintended seat side airbag
deployment as a result of the condition described above, the seat assembly will be repaired or replaced as
necessary. This procedure will take less than two hours to complete. Repair parts are available now. There
will be no charge to you for any warranty extension service-related parts or labor used to repair your vehicle.
Please be aware that diagnosis and repair for conditions other than the condition described above are not
included in this special warranty extension.
What you should do:
If you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above, repairs and adjustments qualifying under
this special coverage must be performed by a Suzuki Service Provider. You may want to contact your local
Suzuki Service Provider to schedule an appointment convenient to your schedule to verify if the above condition is present in your vehicle. This will also allow your Suzuki Service Provider to order parts if they are not
already in stock. While calling your Suzuki Service Provider, ask for information about other important recalls
that may apply to your vehicle. You can also view important information about your Suzuki Automobile at
www.suzukiauto.com under the Campaigns tab at the top. Keep this letter with your other important glove box
literature for future reference.
3251 E. Imperial Highway, P.O. Box 1100, Brea, CA 92822-1100 • Phone (714) 996-7040

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Customer reimbursement for remedies prior to warranty extension notification:
If your vehicle is included in this warranty extension coverage and you have paid for repairs to address a failure of the seat side airbag for the conditions described in this notification, you may be eligible for full or partial
reimbursement. Please note the following conditions for reimbursement:
●● Only repairs made to address the condition that led to this warranty extension are reimbursable.
Additional expenses such as towing, car rental, accommodations, damage repairs, etc., will not be
reimbursed. Reimbursement will not be provided for routine scheduled maintenance.
●● Reimbursement may be limited to the suggested list price for parts, the Suzuki published flat rate time
allowance for the repair, and the labor rate that an authorized Suzuki Service Provider in the same area
would charge for the same repair.
●● Reimbursement claims may also be excluded when adequate documentation is not submitted by the
claimant. This includes a copy of repair order, and proof of payment for the repair.
To apply for reimbursement:
1)

Go to www.suzukiauto.com.

2)

Select Campaigns tab at the top of the home page.

3)

Select Side Airbag Reimbursement.

Who to contact if you experience problems:
Your Suzuki Service Provider can provide you the fastest response to your questions or concerns about the Seat
Side Airbag Warranty Extension. If you have any difficulty with this warranty extension, you may contact the
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc., Customer Service Department, for assistance at (800) 934-0934, during the hours
of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Please have your vehicle identification number (VIN) ready when calling.
If you need to locate your nearest Suzuki Service Provider, please visit www.suzukiauto.com and click on the
SERVICE PROVIDERS tab, which is located in the upper-right corner of our website.
We apologize for any inconvenience this warranty extension causes you. We hope you understand that your
safety and satisfaction with Suzuki Automobiles are important priorities for us.
Sincerely,
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

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