SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for 3 Door) 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 (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 DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (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 door side airbag sensors for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar 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 door side airbag sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (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 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.


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