REAR AIRBAG SENSOR(for 5 Door) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See page SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS > AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ VSC) > DTC CHECK / CLEAR).

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See page SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS > AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ VSC) > DTC CHECK / CLEAR).

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


      1. 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.

        Tech Tips

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

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


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

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


      1. 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.

        Tech Tips

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