SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the side airbag sensors for defects if a front door panel of the vehicle or the area around a front door 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 center airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

  3. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (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 sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

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