FRONT FLOOR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH (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 sensor assemblies for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper 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 sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 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 side airbag sensor assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

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