REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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

   
   

   1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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

   
   

   1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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   2. Visually check the rear airbag sensors for defects if a quarter panel of the vehicle or the area around a quarter panel is damaged.

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      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.

      If any defects are found, replace the rear airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT REAR 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 all rear airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

   2. Visually check the rear airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

      Tech Tips

      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.

      If any defects are found or a rear airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the rear airbag sensor with a new one.