FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

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   INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

   
   

   1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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   INSPECT FRONT 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 front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper is damaged.

      Tip:

      The defects are as follows:

      
      

      • Cracks in the sensor housing

      • Dents in the sensor housing

      • Chips in 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 front airbag sensor with a new one.

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   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 all front airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

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

      Tip:

      The defects are as follows:

      
      

      • Cracks in the sensor housing

      • Dents in the sensor housing

      • Chips in 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 front airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.