SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the door side airbag sensors for defects if a front door of the vehicle or the area around a front door is damaged.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:


      • Cracks on the sensor housing

      • Dents on the sensor housing

      • Chips on 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 door side airbag sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH (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 door side airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the door side airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:


      • Cracks on the sensor housing

      • Dents on the sensor housing

      • Chips on 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 door side airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the door side airbag sensor with a new one.