FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT 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 FRONT 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 front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper 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 front airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT FRONT 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 front airbag sensor front collision (anywhere in need of repair).

   2. Visually check the front airbag sensor not front collision 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 front airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.