REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the No. 2 side airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensors for defects if a quarter panel of the vehicle or the area around a quarter panel is damaged.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:


      • Cracks in the sensor housing

      • Dents in the sensor housing

      • Chips in the sensor housing

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector

      • Damage to the serial number

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any defects are found, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)


    1. When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all No. 2 side airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:


      • Cracks in the sensor housing

      • Dents in the sensor housing

      • Chips in the sensor housing

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector

      • Damage to the serial number

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any defects are found or a No. 2 side airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor with a new one.