SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for Center Pillar) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the side airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT 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 side airbag sensors for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar 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 side airbag sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT 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 side airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the 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 side airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one.